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Team leader building design

Newcastle
Careers at Council
Design
Posted: 28 April
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Job Overview

Location: Speers Point, New South Wales

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

As Team Leader Building Design, you'll lead a talented team of designers to create high-quality public buildings and spaces across Lake Macquarie. Reporting to the Group Leader Public Domain Design, you'll play a key leadership role in design project delivery and people development. You'll be part of the City Projects Leadership Team, working collaboratively to turn great ideas into well-designed, community-focused outcomes.

Responsibilities

* Lead, mentor and support a team of building and design professionals
* Deliver innovative, practical and sustainable design solutions for Council projects
* Guide projects from concept through to construction-ready documentation
* Manage priorities, resources and consultants to meet agreed timeframes and budgets
* Provide expert design advice to stakeholders across Council
* Build strong relationships with internal teams, consultants and the community

Position Requirements

* Travel and / or work across multiple sites
* Attend Council meetings

Qualifications & Experience

* Qualifications (or equivalent experience) in building design, architecture or a related discipline
* Experience delivering design solutions for public buildings or facilities
* Strong design management skills, including consultant coordination
* Experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams
* Sound project and programme management capability
* Confidence communicating design ideas to diverse audiences
* Experience using computer-aided drafting and design software, such as Archicad

Benefits & Perks

* Competitive salary from $114,363 to $132,908 per year plus 12% super
* Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
* Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
* 35 hours per week with flexible working hours and hybrid work model
* Long service leave after 5 years
* We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program
* Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!

Equality & Diversity

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

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