Property Business Partner

Overview:

RMIT Vietnam is seeking a Property Business Partner to join our community and deliver high-quality services in a dynamic and innovative environment

WHY JOIN RMIT VIETNAM?

At RMIT Vietnam, international exposure meets real-world impact through strong industry and government collaboration. Working at RMIT means building a meaningful career while creating impact in a high-performing environment.

Further insight into our mission, impact and global connections is available in the RMIT Vietnam Profile.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive remuneration VND package for Vietnamese candidates.

• Annual Executive Bonus

• 13th month Tet bonus

• Private Health insurance for you and your family, plus Personal Accident Insurance

Other benefits

• Generous annual leave, career leave, volunteer leave and public holidays (Christmas and Tet Holidays)

• Professional development and career advancement

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources

• A vibrant and diverse campus life and more!

POSITION SUMMARY

Property team has the responsibility to operate, maintain and enhance the buildings owned by RMIT University, oversee construction projects and ensure the provision of physical facilities services. Property consists of the following business units:  

• Projects  

• Facilities Management  

• Campus Planning & Operations  

• Business Administration 

The Property Business Partner (PBP) will work with stakeholder group/s as the primary point of contact for provision of all planning/project related property services for facilitating accommodation outcomes. They will work with the stakeholder leadership team to develop and deliver on the property agenda priorities.  

The role will proactively identify and analyse client needs and develop or source solutions to deliver on business objectives by driving outcomes for stakeholders by coordinating necessary activities across multiple Property Services teams and keep stakeholder informed of progress. The position leads the strategic assessment and planning components of projects including concept planning, options development, feasibility assessments and brief delivery. 

The role will also manage asset management function to ensure that the optimal distribution of University’s asset can be achieved, and the utilisation efficiency is increased.  

Reporting line: Associate Director, Campus Planning and Operations

Key Accountabilities Summary

Space planning  

Under the direction of the Associate Director, Campus planning & Operations, undertake and contribute to a range of project activities, strategy formulation, planning, delivery, continuous improvement and reporting.   

• Understand and anticipate the strategic needs of the stakeholder group to effectively plan and allocate space to support students, learning, teaching and research. 

• Coordinate space allocations, assess requests for additional space, making recommendations on the allocation of space to the Senior Manager, Campus planning & Operations.  

• Work with Project team to prepare briefs for projects that fulfils stakeholder requirements and aligns with University strategic vision/direction, through extensive engagement with stakeholders. 

• Work closely with Project staff to keep abreast of progress of projects to guide and support the stakeholder/s through the life of the project.  

• To ensure success in the role, build trusted advisor relationship with stakeholder group and collaborative working relationships with the Project team to ensure effective delivery of projects and improve planning outcomes.  Provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress of projects  

• Compile data; perform space allocation, utilisation analysis and provide detailed report to improve efficient use of space.  

• Develop and manage the reporting for the spatial KPI’s and targets and reporting for CPS team.  

• Review and provide procedure updates to match with the development of facilities at RMIT VN Campuses.  

• Lead the support for adds/moves and changes requests from internal customers in liaison with other FM and Project teams.  

• Undertake post occupancy evaluations (POE) to gather lessons learnt and identify opportunities for improvement. 

• Verify as built drawings registered by Project team to make sure they obtain the required Melbourne CAD standards.   

• Oversee CAD as built drawings for all locations and keep floorplans up to date. 

Asset Management 

• Manage the asset management function to ensure efficient use of facilities.  

• Develop reports to support FM team to analyse root cause of critical or frequent failures to adjust service programs and improve reliability and availability of services and contribute to the improvement of a quality management system.  

• Evaluate and report on the performance of contractors compared to contractual Service Level Agreements to monitor efficiency and effectiveness. 

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Central Asset Management Systems (CAMS) from Melbourne for VN campuses and work with Australia providers to deliver reports and make suggestions to FM team for life cycle management. 

Key selection criteria

• An appropriate tertiary qualification and/or equivalent level of expertise gained through substantial relevant experience. Qualifications in Architecture, civil engineering, facilities management would be an advantage.  
• Knowledge of CAD drawings, as-built documentation, floorplans, and space data 
• Demonstrated ability to work through complex issues and produce analysis of preferred options in a complex and often challenging work environment. 
• Demonstrated high level understanding of space management/space planning activities. 
• Ability to deliver and support results orientated client service, demonstrated through successful experience in partnering with senior stakeholders to achieve business objectives through the strategic property agenda. 
• Highly developed interpersonal and representation skills, with the proven ability to build effective relationships and communicate with a diverse range of people internal and external to the University 
• Demonstrated experience in working autonomously under broad direction. 
• High level computer literacy (spread sheet, presentation skills, and word processing) and ability to present often complex data in a concise and understandable manner. 
• Ability to display appropriate behaviors in line with the position, RMIT Values and RMIT Leadership Model.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit both a resume and a cover letter. Please click on the 'Apply' link provided in this Job Ads to initiate the application process.

Please note that we will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please apply as soon as possible.

Compliance Requirements

All academic appointments at RMIT Vietnam must meet University and local regulatory requirements, including English proficiency, background checks, and (for international candidates) eligibility for a work permit.

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS (General) with a score of at least 6.0 (or equivalent, as outlined in the Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding Guidelines).

Further guidance will be provided during the recruitment process.

RMIT UNIVERSITY COMMITMENT

RMIT is committed to the rights of students and staff to be safe, respected, valued, and treated as an equal in their place of study and work. All staff are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safer community. While carrying out their role, staff are in a position of trust with students. Staff have a duty of care to report wellbeing concerns about students through the designated channels and uphold the code of conduct. RMIT Vietnam expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• Please ensure that your application is submitted through our Workday system on the RMIT Careers page. We do not accept applications through other means.

• RMIT Vietnam will never request any fees or payments during the application process. Be vigilant about scams asking for payment to apply.

• For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at employment@rmit.edu.vn

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Applications Close:

23 thg 5 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community.  As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

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