About The Role The Chief Operations Office Division designs and constructs Councils buildings, infrastructure, parks, streetscapes and public domain program, with an annual works program in excess of $100m.
The Design Studio team is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Design Manager (Architecture) to join its team working to deliver Councils community facility and building projects program.
In this Senior role you will be focused on design excellence and responsible for:
managing the design on the City of Sydney's more complex community and commercial building projects
developing strategies, programs and service delivery to support the design team program
developing training and providing guidance to other design managers within the studio
leading collaboration in multi-disciplinary and broad stakeholder groups to resolve problems, inspire considered outcomes and establish design excellence, sustainability and value for money
We\'re Looking For Someone With degree qualifications in Architecture with extensive experience in building design across all project phases
proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, setting and achieving priorities within time and cost parameters
demonstrated experience in contract management, including brief development, procurement, monitoring, evaluation and managing variation
a strong track record in delivering high-quality design outcomes, with a focus on sustainability and innovation
strong conceptual reasoning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to inspire design excellence
high-level communication, negotiation, advocacy and presentation skills
This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.
What We Can Offer You 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
Collaborative approach to flexible working
City centre head office, with many public transport options.
Leadership and management development program
Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
Long service and employee recognition awards
Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting Families 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
Part-time and job-sharing options available
Supportive return-to-work environment
Inclusive Culture Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
Recognised family inclusive workplace
Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.
How To Apply We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
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