Job Title Senior Occupancy Planner Job Description Summary Join a dynamic team as a Senior Occupancy Planner, where you’ll lead strategic planning initiatives across campus, headquarters, or regional portfolios with high headcounts. You’ll provide expert guidance on space supply, demand, and capacity - ensuring that all planning efforts align with the client’s long-term vision. This role is pivotal in shaping workplace strategy for large-scale environments. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Analyze utilisation and allocation data to inform space strategies Collaborate with Occupancy Planners to develop long-term planning scenarios Contribute to workplace trends and future ways of working Provide financial analysis where required to support occupancy decisions Use the Triana platform to monitor reporting data and identify discrepancies Drive innovation by gathering stakeholder feedback and applying industry best practices Conduct space requirement analyses and present actionable recommendations Work cross-functionally to ensure consistency across systems and processes Communicate clearly and confidently with executive-level stakeholders Maintain agility by processing work accurately in a fast-paced environment Interpret and apply policies and procedures effectively Analyze sensor data badge scans and assist with utilization reporting Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Real Estate, Facilities Management, or related field 7 years of experience in a corporate real estate setting Proven ability to build and execute strategic plans and deliver on organizational metrics Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal presentation skills with confidence in executive-level communication Ability to work quickly and accurately in fast-paced, changing environments Solid understanding of corporate real estate and financial principles Collaborative team player with a change-ready mindset Advanced relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills Expertise in Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Adobe, and Microsoft suites Proficiency in CAFM/IWMS platforms, especially Serraview, for space management 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. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
