Griffith University

Higher Education

ProgramDirectorCampusSpaceRevitalisationProgram

Nathan, Queensland, Australia FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Program Director – Campus Space Revitalisation Program at Griffith University. Skills: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Financial Oversight, Risk Management. Lead the Nathan Space Revitalisation Program. Drive development of portfolio of initiatives”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver improved staff and student experiences; Achieve operational sustainability; Deliver long term value; Achieve campus modernisation; Optimise space; Support long-term sustainability; Realisation of intended benefits

Industry & Context.

Higher Education

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Extensive senior leadership experience delivering large‑scale, complex infrastructure, refurbishment or transformation programs in a highly regulated environment, Tertiary qualifications in construction, property, engineering, planning, business or program management, or an equivalent combination of experience and professional standing

Nice to Have

Advanced program or portfolio management certification, Experience in a higher education environment

What You'll Do.

Lead the Nathan Space Revitalisation Program

Drive development of portfolio of initiatives

Translate strategy into program roadmap

Oversee program planning

coordination and delivery

Provide strategic advice and reporting

Maintain the program business case

Manage program finances

issue and dependency management

Build stakeholder relationships

Collaborate with enabling teams

safety and compliance

Optimise value from underutilised assets

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Balancing complex stakeholder needs; Build stakeholder relationships; Collaborate with key enabling teams

Communication Scope

Provide strategic advice and reporting to senior stakeholders

Process & Methodology

program management, portfolio management

Full Job Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence. About the Opportunity Lead the strategic delivery of the Nathan Space Revitalisation Program as the University’s senior accountable officer. Reporting to the Director, Campus Life, this role drives the execution of the University’s space strategy, ensuring strong governance, clear accountability, and a people-focused approach. You will oversee space rationalisation, refurbishment and consolidation initiatives to deliver improved staff and student experiences, operational sustainability, and long term value. The role requires enterprise leadership, balancing complex stakeholder needs, program risk, financial oversight, and organisational readiness during a significant period of campus transformation. Key Responsibilities * Lead the Nathan Space Revitalisation Program, aligning delivery with the University’s space strategy, master plans and Executive direction. * Drive development of a similar portfolio of initiatives across all campuses to modernise facilities, optimise space and support long-term sustainability. * Translate strategy into a clear, deliverable program roadmap, including sequencing, milestones and operational impacts. * Oversee program planning, coordination and delivery to achieve campus modernisation, space optimisation and improved staff and student experiences. * Establish strong governance, ensuring effective management of performance, risks, issues and decision-making. * Provide strategic advice and reporting to senior stakeholders to support in

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