Colliers, in partnership with CBRE and Grace Commercial, has launched the leasing campaign for the upper office levels of the newly opened UNSW Health Translation Hub at 55 Botany Street, Randwick, on behalf of developer Plenary.
The prime workspace is being marketed to health-aligned tenants seeking to co-locate within one of Australia’s foremost health, education, and research precincts.
Officially opened on 24 November by NSW Premier Chris Minns, the 35,600-square-metre facility was developed by Plenary in partnership with UNSW Sydney.
The Hub is designed to act as a catalyst for collaboration between clinicians, researchers, students, industry, and community partners, accelerating the translation of medical research into real-world improvements in patient care and community wellbeing.
Levels 9 to 13 of the Hub provide 2,000-square-metre floor plates, while Level 14 adds a further 900 square metres — equating to a total of 10,900 square metres of contiguous A-grade office space.
Split options from approximately 150 square metres are available to accommodate bespoke tenant requirements.
The offices are suited for health-related enterprises, including research institutions, clinical and allied health providers, innovation and technology teams, and professional services linked to the broader health and science sectors.
The Hub’s lower eight floors have already secured major pre-commitments from UNSW Sydney, The George Institute for Global Health, and the Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre, signalling strong demand for co-located research and healthcare facilities within the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct (RHIP).
“The Health Translation Hub presents a rare opportunity for health-focused organisations to position themselves within a world leading health and research environment,” said Jake Jamieson, Manager of Office Leasing.
“The upper floors offer highly flexible, light-filled office space with modern building services and the ability to deliver bespoke fitouts supported by developer incentives.
“Tenants can establish a premium presence directly adjacent to major hospitals, research partners and UNSW in a location purpose-built to enhance collaboration and growth.”
The UNSW Health Translation Hub occupies a central position within the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, directly adjoining the Prince of Wales Hospital, alongside the Sydney Children’s Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Women.
This ecosystem supports a unique level of integration between clinical practice and cutting-edge research.
The Hub’s location also benefits from strong transport links via the Sydney Light Rail and multiple bus routes, as well as new pedestrian connections and nearby dining and retail amenities that support both staff and visitors.
Colliers’ Urban Planning team has been engaged in the project since inception, originally supporting Health Infrastructure NSW with the State Significant Development Application (SSDA), stakeholder engagement, and community communications.
Following Plenary’s acquisition, Colliers guided planning modifications to align the development with its long-term objectives.
“This has been an end to end engagement for our planning team from initial approvals through to delivery and now activation,” added Clare Swan, Director of Planning and Urban Planning.
“The work completed ensured the Hub could evolve as the project matured while staying aligned with the broader vision for the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct.
“The opening marks an important milestone, establishing a space that facilitates closer collaboration among health-focused organisations, research, education and clinical environments.
“We’re proud to have contributed to a project that will deliver lasting value for the community and the health sector.”
The UNSW Health Translation Hub is majority funded by IFM Investors’ managed funds, HESTA — through its healthcare property mandate with ISPT — and UniSuper, with Plenary serving as both developer and asset manager.
Construction was delivered by Hansen Yuncken, while Architectus led the architectural design focusing on sustainability, workplace wellness, and integrated public spaces.
The project forms part of the next stage of UNSW’s Randwick Campus Masterplan, which aims to strengthen the university’s role as a collaborative partner in one of Australia’s most significant health innovation precincts.
According to UNSW Sydney, the Hub is expected to host more than 800 researchers and clinical professionals while supporting new education and industry partnerships.
The leasing of the upper floors marks the activation phase of a landmark facility designed to connect Australia’s leading minds in health and medical research, advancing both economic and social outcomes for New South Wales.
