Manager-Property Strategy & Space Planning

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                                                         Manager - Property Strategy & Space Planning

About Us- The Capital and Infrastructure Team 

The Capital and Infrastructure team plays a vital role in shaping the future of Monash Health by delivering both large-scale and smaller construction and refurbishment projects across all our sites. We oversee the full project lifecycle — from initial planning and design through to commissioning and occupancy — ensuring our hospitals, community health sites, and facilities continue to meet the evolving needs of our patients, visitors, and staff. Whether it's building new hospitals or upgrading existing spaces, our work directly supports the delivery of high-quality healthcare across Monash Health.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced property professional to lead the strategic management of Monash Health's extensive property portfolio. With over 150 properties spanning six major campuses, satellite sites, leaseholds, and government holdings — including Crown Land — this role is critical in ensuring our property assets continue to meet the organisation’s evolving needs.

You will be responsible for overseeing all lease, licence, and retail services agreements, while identifying opportunities to maximise the value of our property holdings, including divestment, consolidation, and income-producing potential. The role also provides high-level strategic advice on property-related commercial arrangements, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation including the Government Land Holding Policy, Crown Land Act, and Retail Services Act.

In addition, you will lead space management and site planning activities across Monash Health, supporting optimal space utilisation and contributing to funding submissions and business cases that enable future growth.

Key Focus Areas

• Drive and deliver the Monash Health Property Strategy
• Oversee the management of all leases, licences, and retail services agreements
• Maximise the value of the property portfolio, including identifying divestment and consolidation opportunities
• Ensure compliance with government policies and legislative requirements
• Lead space management, allocations, and site planning across major campuses
• Provide strategic advice on commercial arrangements and risk management
• Engage with external partners for lease and space management
• Support the development of funding submissions and business cases

This is a leadership role for someone passionate about driving property strategy, optimising assets, and contributing to the future growth of Victoria’s largest public health service

About You

You are a motivated and strategic leader with the skills and drive to manage Monash Health’s property portfolio and deliver the best outcomes for the organisation. You bring proven experience in property management, combined with the ability to lead the refresh of the Property Strategy and develop a clear 1 to 5-year workplan that aligns with organisational priorities.

With strong interpersonal skills and an empathetic approach, you engage proactively across the organisation to support optimal outcomes for our programs, services, and staff.

You also have a solid understanding of the legislative requirements, policies, and Acts that govern property management within the public sector.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certificate IV in Property/Real Estate or equivalent
• Registration as an Agent’s Representative (Property Management) or equivalent
• Current Driver’s Licence (Car)
• Relevant experience in managing property portfolios
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To be successful in this role, you will also have:

• Experience in developing and implementing property strategies, systems, and processes
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage and inspire a team
• Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Proven initiative with the ability to develop innovative, practical solutions to complex challenges

What You’ll Love About Working With Us

Upon your appointment, we will also provide you with;

• A supportive and cohesive sub-team
• Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.
• Salary packaging
• Onsite subsidised staff parking
• Discounted banking (BankVic)

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs to all employees. This includes the Employee Assistance Program for counselling and coaching support as well as mental health training, digital wellbeing and financial wellbeing programs.

• Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.

Why Join Us?

At Monash Health, you’ll have the opportunity to lead the strategic management of one of Victoria’s largest and most diverse property portfolios, directly contributing to the future of healthcare delivery across our major campuses and community sites. You’ll play a key role in shaping property strategy, driving innovative solutions, and maximising the value of our assets — all while working within a supportive, values-driven organisation that prioritises collaboration, impact, and professional growth.

If you’re ready to make a difference and lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Anna Laird on 0409 932 653.

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close 28th August 2025.