Technical Designer / Architect

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
• Location Eveleigh
• Salary: $137,742 Package - includes salary $110,266 - $122,058, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the role

• Undertake technical and architectural design activities of priority projects
• Support the development of 3D block and stack masterplans of school designs
• Assist with investigations into design activities and application of EFSG, Pattern Book and design principles for NSW school’s framework
• Provide advice and guidance to project teams and stakeholders
• Preparation and presentation of project design briefs

For further information please click here to view the role description.

About you

• Expertise in siting of buildings, feasibility site planning and use of architectural software including Rhino, Revit and Form as well as adobe InDesign
• Experience in School Design and knowledge of the EFSG (Education Facility Standards and Guidelines) preferable
• Experience in pre-school design preferrable
• Demonstrated experience in implementing business visions, strategies and project implementation plans
• Knowledge of NCC and Australian Standards, ensuring designs meet regulatory and safety standards

• Strong presentation and communication skills
• 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

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental/Urban Planning or Architecture

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Fitness Passport unlocking access to 1500+ fitness facilities
• 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.

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.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC’s validity (up to 5 years)

Closing date 3 April 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Laura Whiteman via email at laura.whiteman1@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Caroline Slongo at Caroline.Slongo1@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.