About UTS campus development

UTS Property Unit

The Property Unit comprises a diverse team of professional staff, whose key role is to support the university's academic endeavour.

The unit comprises 5 teams: Facilities Management, Capital Works, Space Management, Sustainability, and Security and Emergency Management.

A key objective is to create and maintain exciting, sustainable, digitally enabled learning spaces for students and a workspace for staff as part of the Tech Precinct.

Facilities Management

UTS Facilities Management oversees the ongoing operations of the UTS city & satellite campuses through its Building Services, Central Services and Commercial functions. 

Building services are responsible for delivering and maintaining a functional and compliant campus through critical programs of work. Additionally, the team is heavily focused on the optimisation of assets that support the UTS 2029 Sustainability Plan. 

Central Service is responsible for cleanliness, landscaping and event set up. They also manage a centralised mail service in support of academic and professional staff campus-wide.  

The Commercial team are responsible for the retail and commercial property portfolio, leasing, property acquisitions & divestments, along with event hire. In addition, they manage the commercial car park located on Thomas Street.

Capital Works

The Capital Works team comprises a team of project managers who facilitate any building works required by the university. This team is essential in ensuring the infrastructure of the university aligns with its strategic goals and vision. The team oversee and directs the entire project lifecycle from planning, execution, through to the delivery and close of the project. 

The team works closely with various stakeholders, including university departments, contractors, and consultants, to ensure that each project meets the high standards expected. They are committed to delivering projects on time and within budget, carefully managing resources and timelines to achieve these objectives.

Collaboration is key to their success, and they maintain clear communication channels with all parties involved to ensure that everyone is aligned and informed throughout the project lifecycle. Whether it is a minor refurbishment or a major new development, the Capital Works team plays a crucial role in shaping the physical environment of the university to support its educational mission and enhance the campus experience for students, staff, and visitors.

Their work is guided by the UTS Campus Master Plan, which serves as a strategic blueprint for future development. This plan helps the team make informed decisions that contribute to creating an innovative, sustainable, dynamic, and inclusive campus.

Space Management

The Space Management team are responsible for managing the supply and demand for space and ensuring efficient and effective use of the University’s facilities.

The management of space includes forecasting future space demand, strategically planning the allocation of space to meet the immediate and long-term needs of faculties and divisions, assessing and resolving requests for space and refurbishments, evaluating space efficiency and effectiveness through space utilisation analysis and post occupancy evaluations and managing the University’s primary space management system Archibus.

Sustainability Strategy

The Sustainability Strategy team is responsible for leading the strategic direction of sustainability at UTS.

The team is multi-disciplinary with skills and experience in organisational sustainability, sustainable architecture and engineering, behaviour change, engagement, communications and data analytics.

The Sustainability Strategy team leads the development of the Sustainability Policy, Sustainability Strategy and Climate Positive Plan, coordinates implementation and reports publicly on progress. The team works collaboratively across all functions of the university, including Education, Research and Operations, to provide strategic sustainability advice and expertise and to drive initiatives to support the UTS Strategic Plan to deliver sustainability outcomes and improve the university’s sustainability performance.

Security and Emergency Management

UTS prioritises the safety and security of its campus through comprehensive Security & Emergency Management programs. Campus security management encompasses a wide range of services designed to ensure the well-being of students, staff, and visitors.

Security operations include the ongoing presence of campus guards as well as dedicated event security where needed. Electronic security measures are also used, including closed-circuit television (CCTV), electronic access control systems, as well as traditional locks and keys, to monitor and restrict access to various areas within the campus. These systems aid in the prevention and response to potential incidents. 

UTS has a carefully developed Emergency Management Plan, which outlines procedures for first response to emergency incidents, ensuring that the university community is prepared to handle various types of emergencies. Warden training, compliance checks, and regular evacuation drills are conducted to ensure everyone on campus is equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively in an emergency situation.

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