About Our Advisory Team
Our organization is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
We are seeking senior defence design professionals to lead the planning and coordination of our design solutions across Defence Estate and Infrastructure projects.
The role of Design Manager plays a crucial part in ensuring that our overall design intent and direction are upheld throughout the project lifecycle.
* A relevant tertiary qualification aligned to engineering, architecture, or a related field.
* A background in managing multidisciplinary design teams with expertise in the Defence Estate sector.
* A current Australian Government Security Clearance at Baseline level or higher (or possess the ability to obtain), for which you will require Australian Citizenship.
* Familiarity with Defence's design requirements, approaches, and standards, as well as a commitment to ongoing professional development.
* Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and exceptional communication abilities to build effective relationships both internally and externally.
The Key Responsibilities include:
* Embodying the collaborative culture within and beyond the Design team.
* Coordinating and delivering design solutions throughout Defence's design phases.
* Developing, implementing, and managing Design Management Plans.
* Ensuring the quality of design deliverables, including meeting user and functional requirements established in the project brief.
* Managing design inputs, design program, design deliverables, and project communications across the project, including activities such as value management & Safety in Design.
We strive to maintain a work environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion – open to perspectives from individuals of all backgrounds.
Our organization values agility and adaptability, enabling employees to make meaningful contributions and develop innovative solutions.
We recognize the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.