Job Title

Space Planning Manager

Job Description Summary

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Space Planning Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day operations of our client’s Space Management platform. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of managing spatial data across a diverse building portfolio, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clarity in every square meter.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Subject Matter Expertise

Deliver specialized knowledge in spatial data management, CAD/CAFM system administration, and space utilization analytics

Apply advanced methodologies to generate and evaluate allocation deliverables

Data Integrity & Governance

Ensure compliance with client space data standards and build a robust, consistent governance model

Control input sources and ensure data consistency across platforms

Manage measurement standards and KPIs to enhance data confidence

Develop global naming conventions, allocation models, drawing protocols, and reporting standards

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as primary point of contact (SPOC) and system administrator for the client space data management platform

Build strong working relationships and guide role/responsibility development with internal and external partners

Support peer teams with space, occupancy, and utilization data needs

Operational Excellence & Innovation

Monitor execution of space allocation models and ensure compliance with reporting processes

Drive system integration efforts to improve spatial and occupancy data quality

Recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency, cost savings, and service enhancement

Provide user training and support for the space data system

Champion innovative practices and connect platform capabilities to industry best standards

Space Planning & FF&E Coaching

Advise and mentor team leaders in space planning and furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E) strategies

Ensure delivery consistency across expansion, relocation, consolidation, and refresh projects

Requirements:

BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience in Architectural Technology, Space Planning, Space Data Management, Data Analytics or Occupancy Planning

4 to 8 years’ experience in a corporate real estate environment.

Demonstrates proficiency in architectural and engineering drawings, concepts & design

Proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications

Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Able to build strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services

Strong oral, written and presentation skills

Assuming ownership of requests in order to ensure successful completion

Strong attention to detail and quality with ability to handle concurrent projects with minimal supervision and direction

Required Qualifications

Australian citizenship is required

Must hold a baseline clearance or be willing to obtain a security clearance

Canberra-based applicants preferred, though candidates from other states will be considered if open to relocation

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

At Cushman & Wakefield, you’re never navigating the space planning journey alone. As part of our global SPO community, you’ll be connected to a vast network of experts who share knowledge, collaborate across markets, and champion innovation in workplace strategy.

Supportive Culture: From day one, you’ll be backed by a team committed to helping you succeed. We foster a culture of mentorship, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Global Connection: Our SPO platform spans continents, offering exposure to international best practices, cutting-edge tools, and shared resources to elevate your impact.

Career Progression: Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or grow into leadership, there are clear pathways to progress—within the SPO community or broader business lines.

High-Impact Role: Your work directly supports strategic client decisions and shapes the way global organisations use space—making your contributions visible and valuable.

Join a company where your expertise is recognised, your growth is nurtured, and your role is part of a larger purpose in shaping the future of workspaces.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but everyday. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. As part of our ongoing commitment to RAP, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island Islanders are highly encouraged to join us!

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

We are committed to keeping you, our workplaces and our client spaces safe & healthy.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

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