The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a world-leading institution, part of the prestigious Group of Eight, with a proud history of excellence in education, research and community impact. As UWA looks to the future, we are seeking a highly experienced and visionary leader to take on the role of Director, Estate, Infrastructure and Property – a pivotal executive position shaping the physical, commercial and cultural footprint of our University for generations to come.
Why join UWA?
This is an opportunity to play a defining role in the stewardship and transformation of UWA’s estate and infrastructure portfolio. You will be responsible for leading strategy, delivery and optimisation across property, infrastructure, operations and commercial services – ensuring the University’s physical assets deliver maximum strategic value, support world-class teaching and research, and enhance the student experience.
You’ll join a collaborative leadership team and be empowered to deliver innovation, commercial performance and long-term impact. With a portfolio that spans historic and contemporary campuses, major capital projects, commercial partnerships and sustainability initiatives, this role offers the platform and scale to make a lasting difference.
The role
Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor Operations, the Director will lead a large multidisciplinary team across estate planning, property management, capital works, maintenance and commercial operations.
Key priorities include:
- Setting and delivering UWA’s long-term estate, property and infrastructure strategy in alignment with the University’s 2030 vision.
- Overseeing major capital works and lifecycle asset planning across a complex, 24/7 operating environment.
- Driving operational excellence in maintenance, compliance, safety and service delivery.
- Leading cultural and operational transformation, embedding an integrated, commercially focused approach.
- Optimising commercial outcomes and partnerships while preserving service quality and enhancing student/staff experiences.
- Engaging effectively with government, industry and community stakeholders to enhance UWA’s reputation and opportunities.
We are seeking an accomplished executive with a proven track record in leading estate, infrastructure, property or commercial operations within a large and complex organisation. You will bring:
- Significant experience delivering large-scale capital works and managing high-value asset portfolios.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to optimise asset performance and negotiate major partnerships.
- Deep capability in strategic planning, governance, compliance and risk management.
- Demonstrated leadership of large, multidisciplinary teams and transformational change initiatives.
- Outstanding stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
- A passion for shaping environments that inspire learning, research, innovation and community connection.
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adrian@capstonerecruitment.com.au
