Senior Architect/Technical Designer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full-Time opportunity
• Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available
• Competitive salary from $125,693 to $138,510 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About School Infrastructure

The School Infrastructure division is dedicated to building and maintaining a safe learning environment for every child. By delivering new school building, major upgrades and maintenance, it ensures students across all ages have access to high-quality education and facilities.

About the role

The Senior Architect/Technical Designer manages and oversee the design of School Infrastructure projects and ensure that school designs are innovative, functional, cost-effective and meets the organisational, legislative and educational requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee and guide the development of 3D block and stack masterplans/ concept designs of new and upgraded school infrastructure
• Direct and coordinate investigations into design activities and application of EFSG, Pattern Book and design principles for NSW school’s framework
• Provide expert advice and best practices on infrastructure designs and ensure designs are in line with Educational Facilities Standards and Guidelines (EFSG)
• Review building and landscape designs for completeness, building standards and constructability compliance, drawing upon professional expert advice from subject matter experts as required
• Undertake analysis and prepare accommodation schedules for current and future educational facilities to inform project scope and design briefs
• Contribute to the development of the School Infrastructure Patternbook and EFSG Updates
• Ensure design resources are available and assigned appropriately and meets the need and demands
• Manage design service quality and ensure it meets project timeline and within budget
• Prepare and present project design briefs and design concepts to internal and external stakeholders
• Lead the delivery of technical and architectural design activities of priority projects

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

As the Senior Architect/Technical Designer, you will be a qualified architect and/or urban designer who is specialised in school design. To be successful you will demonstrate:

• Strong expertise in master planning and design
• Proficiency in using architecture software and programs including Rhino, Revit and Form as well as Adobe InDesign
• Proven ability to work independently on design projects
• Ability to coordinate and communicate with several stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Being a collaborative team player with the ability to work in a dynamic design group
• Understanding of School Infrastructure standards including EFSG and Patternbook

This is a rewarding role where you will have a direct impact on ensuring a safe learning environment for students.

Key Knowledge and Experiences

• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Urban Design or a related discipline and/or equivalent, relevant knowledge or experience.
• A valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment
• Flexibility to travel to state-wide locations.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role, as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

Target Question 1

Please outline your experience working on a Public School project in NSW and how you ensured  alignment with the Educational Facilities Standards and Guidelines.  (max 300 words)

Target Question 2

Provide an example of a school design project you’ve worked on and detail the programs and tools you used in the process.  (max 300 words)

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date:  Tuesday 13th May 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Ben Coulston at ben.coulston@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Jenny Nguyen at Jenny.nguyen199@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.