Role
National Design Consultant
Overview
McDonald's Australia is the largest quick service restaurant operation in the country. Fondly known as \"Macca's\", we have been a household name in Australia for over 50 years, we believe that our customers are the heart and soul of everything we do and make it our mission to make every moment count! As an employer of choice winner time and time again, working with us means taking pride and having fun along the way; while growing and developing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Responsibilities
* Designing and delivering concept drawings for new restaurant builds and reinvestment projects, ensuring alignment with operational and brand standards
* Translating Australian Standards, planning requirements, and construction codes into practical and compliant design solutions
* Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, external architects, consultants, and suppliers to bring projects to life
* Influencing and guiding design outcomes by reviewing consultant work and ensuring consistency with McDonald\"s national standards
* Contributing to sustainable and scalable building solutions that support our environmental commitments
* Analysing cost data and project insights to inform value‐driven design decisions
* Representing the National Development Group in cross‐functional forums and external meetings as required
* Refining and improving design templates, documentation, and standards to support continuous improvement
* Reviewing and evaluating completed projects to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with expectations
Qualifications
* Degree in Architecture (registration preferred)
* Minimum 5 years' experience as an architectural consultant/designer, including 3 years in Class 6 buildings
* Skilled in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Adobe suite
* Strong communicator, proactive, and committed to excellence
Benefits
* Competitive remuneration package, base salary, health care and a target incentive bonus plan
* 5 weeks of annual leave, with an additional week of annual leave each calendar year
* Flexible work environment with a hybrid working model
* Paid parental leave top‐up options
* Birthday and volunteer leave: a day‐off during your birthday month and 3 days annually to volunteer for a registered charity
* Ongoing professional development through leadership programs and free access to LinkedIn Learning
* Macca\'s staff discount and retail discounts across Australia
* 24/7 wellbeing partner (Sonder) access for you and your immediate family – confidential medical and mental health support via chat or phone
* A fun and vibrant culture with local and Macca\'s‐only events and experiences from day one
At Macca's, our doors are open to everyone, and we live by our Golden Rule: treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, always. We\'re committed to building a secure, inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered – it\'s our people who make us Macca\'s.
As an equal opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you have a disability, illness or injury and need adjustments during the recruitment process, we\'re here to help, just reach out to start the conversation.
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