Sydney CBD location

Full Time/Permanent

$171,174 - $195,554 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

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.

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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.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 9th September

For more information, contact Chris McBride, Design Studio Manager at 02 9246 7804.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

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.

Professional development

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

Veteran employment supporter

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.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you would like to request any adjustments to the recruitment process, please provide information here or contact Recruitment on 02 9265 9333 or [email protected] . Additionally, if you have a preferred method of contact, please share this with us below.

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