LPM008-Manager Strategic Estates Planning Services

University of the South Pacific·Suva

Other·Contract

FJD 81,690 - 100,073 per year·Posted today

About the company

The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier tertiary institution in the Pacific region and one of only two regional universities globally. Established in 1968, it is jointly owned by 13 member countries including Fiji, Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu and others. USP serves a diverse, geographically dispersed population across more than 33 million square kilometres of the Pacific Ocean, with a focus on teaching, research, international engagement and digital innovation.

About the role

The Manager Strategic Estates Planning Services sits within Estates and Infrastructure Services, the section responsible for managing USP's property, buildings and infrastructure across all campuses and centres in its 13 member countries. This role provides strategic leadership in planning, managing and optimising USP's physical estate region-wide. It leads the University's strategic asset management function, ensuring property, buildings, infrastructure and associated assets are effectively planned, utilised, maintained, developed and aligned with USP's strategic priorities. The position also provides expert advice and strategic direction on the University's asset portfolio, campus development, space utilisation, property performance, regeneration opportunities and future development requirements. This is a three-year contract position, renewable by mutual agreement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead USP's strategic asset management function across all campuses and centres in its 13 member countries.
• Ensure property, buildings, infrastructure and associated assets are effectively planned, utilised, maintained and developed in line with University priorities.
• Provide expert advice and strategic direction on the University's asset portfolio.
• Oversee campus development, space utilisation and property performance.
• Identify and advise on regeneration opportunities and future development requirements.

About the successful candidate

• A degree and postgraduate qualification in Facilities Management, Business, Finance, Information Technology, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture or a relevant discipline, plus at least five years' relevant experience and demonstrated management expertise; or a degree/professional qualification in a relevant discipline plus ten years' relevant experience including at least five years' relevant management experience.
• Strong management and leadership capability, including sound analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical application of strategic asset management principles, frameworks and systems.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic estates planning, property portfolio management, campus development and/or asset optimisation.
• Proven ability to analyse complex information, assess options and provide sound strategic recommendations.
• Strong project management, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High-level capability in preparing, analysing and presenting complex technical, strategic and management reports.
• Strong computing and systems capability, including developing, maintaining and utilising asset and property management systems, and the ability to work effectively across a complex, multicultural, geographically dispersed regional environment.