Associate Director, Property Infrastructure

Why work with us?

At Deakin University, 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

In this pivotal role, you’ll bring expertise in property infrastructure and a strong understanding of the complexities of higher education environments. As a recognised specialist, you will guide, influence and collaborate across the University to ensure our physical environment supports Deakin’s academic, administrative and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Operations and Infrastructure, you will provide strategic, expert advice and lead a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional services and innovative solutions.

As the Associate Director, Property Infrastructure, your key responsibilities will be :

• Lead, mentor and inspire a high-performing team of skilled professionals - fostering collaboration, capability growth and excellence in service delivery.
• Develop and drive strategic initiatives that align with Deakin’s future needs, ensuring our property infrastructure meets the functional and experiential expectations of our students, staff and partners.
• Act as a trusted Subject Matter Expert , advising on property infrastructure projects and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure outcomes deliver genuine value.
• Champion continuous improvement , identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs and elevate user experience across the University.
• Oversee campus maintenance and engineering services , ensuring accuracy, integrity, compliance and a data-informed approach to decision-making and reporting.

About you

You will be a proactive, strategic leader with :

• Extensive experience in property infrastructure, engineering services or facilities management.
• A track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering complex, organisation-wide initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and build trusted relationships at senior levels.
• The confidence to challenge ideas constructively and navigate differing viewpoints to achieve the best outcomes.
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement and delivering exceptional service to a diverse community.

For a copy of the position description, please see below :

PD - Associate Director, Property Infrastructure.pdf

To apply

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Gary Murphy - Senior Director, Operations & Infrastructure on

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Wednesday, 3 December 2025.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.