Space Systems Coordinator

About the role

James Cook University (JCU) is looking for a Space Systems Coordinator to join the Estate Directorate within the Services Division. The role maintains accurate and accessible space, building and occupancy information across the University's facilities and space management systems, and supports workplace planning and minor works decisions. It is a full-time position of 36.25 hours per week based in Townsville, with occasional travel between campuses.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and accessible space, building and occupancy information across JCU's facilities and space management systems.
• Coordinate data validation, system updates, desktop and on-site audits, and prepare plans, reports and analysis for space allocation, utilisation, workplace planning and minor works.
• Provide responsive systems support, training and guidance to University stakeholders, and resolve complex data and workflow issues.
• Coordinate requests and inspections, and identify practical improvements to systems, data and service processes.
• Help ensure records and activities meet University requirements, building information standards and workplace health and safety obligations.

Required profile

• Relevant qualifications and experience, including administering information, facilities, space management or comparable corporate systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain data integrity, resolve complex system and data issues and manage competing priorities under general to broad direction.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, consultation and customer service skills, including preparing clear reports and guidance, delivering training and building relationships across organisational levels.

Required skills

• Knowledge of data governance, records management and facilities compliance is highly regarded.
• Experience with CAD, GIS, building information modelling or space visualisation tools is highly regarded.

What we offer

• Pay of $90,821 - $98,369 plus up to 17% superannuation.
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave plus leave loading, 15 days paid sick/carers leave and up to 6 months paid parental leave.
• Flexible working options, staff study assistance and paid study leave, ongoing professional development support and a Fitness Passport.
• Corporate discount on health insurance and a free Employee Assistance Program.
• Modern facilities and workspaces with on-site childcare and medical services at the Townsville and Cairns campuses.

To apply, candidates complete the online application form, upload their current resume and a cover letter describing their relevant experience and how their skills fit the role.