• Fixed-term full-time contract to February 2026
• Based in Pitt Street, Sydney up to 4 days in the office and wfh 1 day per week with flexibility
• Play a key role in ensuring design excellence and quality assurance across a diverse range of projects.
• Gain valuable experience in medium density building design, with opportunities to contribute to aged care and retirement living projects.
• Make a meaningful difference by helping to shape the future of design standards and processes within a forward-thinking Not-for-Profit organisation.
• Excellent Base Salary + Super and NFP Salary Packaging Benefits (extra $18,550 tax-free) - Take home more pay.

If you excel in driving design excellence and ensuring quality outcomes in property development? Join Uniting’s Property Development team as a Design Quality Manager, supporting our mission to create exceptional, inclusive spaces that meet community needs.

In this role, you will work closely with the Design Quality Manager and Development Managers, taking ownership of the design quality assurance process across Uniting’s major capital projects. You will help establish and implement Uniting’s Design Quality Assurance Process while managing the development, maintenance, and revision of our Design Guidelines.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Design Standards Development and Management:
  • Create, review, and maintain Uniting’s Design Guidelines, ensuring they meet client needs, financial targets, and industry standards.
  • Work with consultants and suppliers to develop cost-effective, fit-for-purpose design solutions, including FF&E specifications.
  • Facilitate design meetings, track actions, and manage benchmarking data.
• Design Quality Assurance:
  • Oversee the design review process from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with Uniting’s standards and delivering high-quality outcomes.
  • Identify and address design risks, ensuring timely resolution to maintain project progress and quality.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of design processes and changes.
• Education and Innovation:
  • Educate internal and external stakeholders on Uniting’s design processes and standards.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, integrating innovations into our guidelines and processes.
  • Conduct post-occupancy evaluations and competitor analysis to inform future guidelines and ensure best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership:
  • Manage complex stakeholder relationships, fostering collaboration to deliver exceptional outcomes.
  • Provide training and guidance to teams, consultants, and stakeholders on applying Uniting’s design principles.

About you:

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• A degree in Architecture or Property Design Discipline and at least 8 years of post-graduate design experience.
• Expertise in medium-density (Class 2) buildings, accessibility standards, and aged care or retirement living design (preferred).
• Strong project management skills, with experience across the full lifecycle of projects from masterplanning to construction.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership abilities.
• A passion for social change and creating spaces that make a difference in people’s lives.

Even better if you have:

• Post-graduate qualifications in Design, Property Development, or related disciplines.
• Membership in relevant industry bodies.
• Registration as an Architect or Design Practitioner.

Before you apply, please take the time to review the Position description for a high-level overview of the roles and responsibilities.

 2025 PD - Design Manager.

For all questions, please don't hesitate to contact Louise Massie via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Design Quality Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Purchase of additional leave.

How to apply:  Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you - Applications reviewed upon receipt.

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