Specialist, Property Systems

Job no: 587601

Work type: Full-time

Location: Flexible, Geelong - City, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood

Categories: Building and Property Services

• Flexible location offered at Burwood or Geelong Campuses + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you'll find everything you need to thrive: on site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

About the role

Property Systems sits within the Business Systems team under Digital Services and manages the application portfolio supporting core Campus Operations. This includes the Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) led by Archibus, Serraview and the wider Eptura product suite with other key applications critical to asset management, maintenance, space planning and general campus operations. Harnessing extensive technical expertise and deep domain knowledge, the team takes a customer centric approach to develop, configure and implement solutions that streamline digital operations and align with the University's strategic objectives.

As a Specialist, Property Systems you will:

• Lead the development, implementation, integration and governance of the University's property systems
• Be the SME in the maintenance and optimisation of existing systems, ensuring they meet organisational needs and standards
• Apply specialist technical and functional knowledge to manage system configurations and maintain system documentation
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislative, regulatory and University requirements
• Lead initiatives and engage stakeholders across the University to understand business needs and translate these into effective system solutions.
• Monitor system performance and usage, identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements.
• Provide training and support to users, ensuring they are equipped to utilise property systems effectively.
• Identify areas of improvement in business processes and streamline the use of systems to gain operational efficiency

To be successful, you'll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications or extensive relevant experience and management expertise; or equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training
• Experience leading programs or functions
• Strong analytical and strategic capability
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Experience driving improvement
• Ability to