Head of Design

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Estate / Facilities Management

• Employment Type: Full-time, continuing role
• Remuneration: Competitive package available
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (On Campus role- Hybrid working options)

UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter.

UNSW Estate Management (EM) provides a range of services and advice to all Faculties and Divisions on all UNSW campuses. It does this by providing campus planning, infrastructure planning, development, construction, refurbishment, maintenance and environmental management. EM also provides a wide range of logistical and associated services to ensure a safe and secure campus environment.

Why your Role Matters
As Head of Design, you will work with Development and Asset Management Teams to lead and manage the design reviews of major projects, public domain and landscaping projects, refurbishments across the property portfolio, teaching and learning spaces, major and minor builds and all other design-related work that adds to and enhances the University campus experience.

Reporting to the Director of Design, Delivery & Development, you will act as a subject matter expert in design management as well as delivery and governance standards across your portfolio at UNSW. You will also ensure the UNSW Design Standards are reviewed regularly, coordinated, and kept current to align with UNSW strategies, guidelines, and industry standards. These Design Standards cover areas such as Architectural standards, Sustainability, Safety in Design, Engineering, Building Technology and are critical to the success of UNSW’s capital works programs.

Skills & Experience summary:
You will hold a relevant qualification in design and architecture, or equivalent level of knowledge and relevant experience alongside:

• Proven advanced design management experience across multiple workflows and deadlines.
• Practiced ability in solving complex design challenges within large scale property development planning.
• Extensive experience in design management related matters within project parameters.
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and operationally and articulate a clear vision.
• Confidence engaging and managing internal and external design teams across a large and complex portfolio.
• Experience in researching, analysing and preparing succinct reports.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications applicable to planning, reporting and delivery.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description found on Jobs@UNSW.

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before 14 January by 11:55pm.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Career development opportunities 
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]   (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

Advertised:11 Dec 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:14 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time