Design Coordinator

Perth Airport; Alpha; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on site parking

Job summary

Perth Airport is seeking a Design Coordinator to support and coordinate design across capital portfolio projects. Reporting to the Senior Design Manager, you will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with Master Plans and technical requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture/PM, 3–6 years of relevant experience, knowledge of design guides and CAD tools, and strong communication skills to drive high-quality project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or project management.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in building, terminal, commercial development and/or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with procedures, design guides and admin practices used on major Australian projects.
• Ability to influence and engage with stakeholders while maintaining commercial awareness.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to produce clear technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design inputs and reviews with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with scope, schedule inputs, design efficiency and cost-effectiveness in design processes.
• Support technical reviews of design documents by external consultants and contractors.
• Collaborate with Design Manager, Project Manager and team to enable project delivery.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and regulatory codes to support compliance.

Skills

Design coordination

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Project management degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Bentley MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians

We are delivering a $5 billion infrastructure program to transform the airport, including new and expanded terminals, a parallel runway, multi-storey car parks and our first on site hotel. This investment will deliver a single, integrated airport precinct and a world class passenger experience.

Beyond aviation, the Perth Airport estate spans more than 2,100 hectares and supports a $1.5 billion portfolio of industrial and commercial assets, with significant opportunities for future development.

About the role

Perth Airport is looking for a Design Coordinator to support and coordinate design processes across a range of project types throughout their lifecycle. Reporting to the Senior Design Manager or Design Manager, this role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to help ensure projects are aligned with Perth Airport’s Master Plan, strategic objectives, technical requirements and regulatory standards.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Support and coordinate the design of capital portfolio projects across multiple areas of IMT.
• Assist with technical aspects of the design process in line with the Quality Management System, including scope management, schedule inputs, design efficiency, cost-effectiveness and adherence to applicable design and technical requirements.
• Support and participate in technical reviews of design documentation developed by external consultants and contractors, ensuring outcomes are appropriate, economical and aligned with approved Master Plans and business strategies.
• Coordinate design inputs and reviews with key internal and external stakeholders, including designers, suppliers, project teams and relevant third parties.
• Work collaboratively with the Design Manager, Project Manager and wider project team to support technical integration and project delivery.
• Assist with requirements management, design verification, technical risk management, sustainability objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the project team by helping coordinate specialist advice, resolve technical queries, contribute to cost planning and complete design performance reporting.
• Maintain broad knowledge of organisational policies, procedures and relevant regulatory codes to support operational compliance and effective project outcomes.

About You

You will bring relevant experience in design coordination, engineering, architecture, project management or a related field, with the ability to work effectively across complex project environments. Collaborative and organised, you will be confident engaging with stakeholders, coordinating information and contributing to high-quality project outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A bachelor’s degree, or international equivalent, in engineering, architecture or project management, with 3-6 years of relevant experience in building, terminal, commercial development and/or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within project environments, with knowledge of procedures, design guides, application programs and administrative practices used on major projects in the Australian construction industry.
• Ability to influence and engage in a collaborative working environment with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining appropriate commercial awareness.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear technical documentation.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work, manage complexity, solve problems and contribute to efficient, effective work processes.
• A commitment to accountability, safety, customer focus, continuous improvement and delivering meaningful results.
• Basic proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Bentley MicroStation, AutoCAD and other relevant discipline-specific software would be desirable.

Why Join Perth Airport?

We offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people are supported to do their best work. You’ll be part of a forward-looking organisation with a clear purpose, working on projects that have a lasting impact on Western Australia.

Our benefits include:

• A dynamic and supportive team culture

• A contemporary workplace with excellent facilities

• A modern approach to work and life balance

• Competitive remuneration and company benefits

• Free on site parking

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. We place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

Ready for you career to take off?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.