Director, Architecture and Urban Design
Office of the Queensland Government Architect
Department of Housing and Public Works | Brisbane
An opportunity to apply senior architectural and urban design expertise at the centre of government, shaping places and decisions that have long-term public impact.
The Office of the Queensland Government Architect (OQGA) provides design leadership, advocacy and strategic advice across Queensland Government to support well-designed, healthy and sustainable environments. The office works across housing, health, education, transport, cultural infrastructure and the public realm, engaging early to influence better outcomes before projects are constrained by delivery decisions.
Reporting to the Queensland Government Architect, the Director, Architecture and Urban Design is a senior advisory role with whole-of-government reach. The role focuses on early-stage visioning, master planning, briefing and design review, where sound judgement and clear advice can meaningfully improve outcomes.
This is not a delivery or design management role. Success is achieved through influence, professional credibility and the ability to engage confidently with senior executives, Ministers and multidisciplinary stakeholders on complex and sensitive matters.
The role suits an experienced architect with a strong urban design foundation who is motivated by public value, long-term impact and working across systems rather than individual projects.
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