About the role

As the Deputy Director, Facilities & Operational Services, you will provide the strategic and operational leadership required to ensure the safety, compliance, and excellence of UNE's physical environment. This executive role is responsible for the high-level management of our Campus and Trades Services, overseeing the critical maintenance and improvements that keep our teaching, research, and residential spaces functioning at their best. Beyond daily operations, you will hold strategic accountability for Environmental Sustainability—driving our climate-related financial disclosure (CRFD) obligations—and our Emergency Management frameworks.

Operating in a collaborative partnership with the Deputy Director, Estate Planning & Capital Delivery, you will deliver a unified service to the University community, ensuring that operational intelligence and asset condition data directly inform our future capital investments under the Strategic Plan 2026–2035.

Key responsibilities

- Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure safety, compliance, and excellence of UNE's physical environment
- Manage Campus and Trades Services, overseeing critical maintenance and improvements
- Hold strategic accountability for Environmental Sustainability and climate-related financial disclosure (CRFD) obligations
- Oversee Emergency Management frameworks
- Collaborate with the Deputy Director,



Estate Planning & Capital Delivery to deliver unified service to the University community
- Ensure operational intelligence and asset condition data inform future capital investments

About you

- Accomplished senior leader with deep technical background in facilities management
- Passion for fostering high-performing, resilient teams
- Ability to thrive in complex environments with strategic foresight
- Experience managing diverse portfolios including trades, technical specialists, and regulatory sustainability reporting
- Leadership style defined by commitment to psychosocial health and positive team culture
- Exceptional negotiation and communication skills
- Adept at building productive relationships with stakeholders and contractors
- Forward-thinking professional ready to embrace innovation and digital technology
- Appropriate full-time Australian work rights for the duration of this position

About us The Estate and Built Environment (EBE) Directorate is responsible for the strategic planning, capital development, asset management, and operational services across UNE's property portfolio. EBE is part of the Chief Operating Officer's Portfolio and comprises the units of Finance and Administration, Capital and Asset Management, and Facilities and Operational Services.

Perks

- Attractive salary package, including up to 17% superannuation
- Salary packaging options available
- Free on campus parking
- Relocation assistance provided

📌 Deputy Director Facilities and Operational Services (Armidale)
🏢 The University of New England
📍 Armidale