Design Coordinator - Large-Scale Residential Development

Hickory; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated leasing

Paid parental leave

Employee Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

H-Perks discounts

Job summary

Hickory is seeking a Design Coordinator to support design delivery on a $600M+ residential development in Melbourne. You will work with Design Managers, consultants, and project teams to coordinate design documentation and ensure alignment with client requirements from early design to construction.

The role emphasizes collaboration, design reviews, and resolving clashes in a fast-paced environment. A tertiary qualification in construction/engineering and experience in design coordination for

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering.
• Experience in a Design Coordinator or similar role within commercial or residential construction.
• Exposure to large-scale residential, mixed-use or high-rise developments is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of design documentation and coordination processes.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating the design process from planning through to construction
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure design alignment
• Support design reviews, documentation, and drawing coordination
• Identify and help resolve design clashes, discrepancies, and buildability issues
• Contribute to value engineering and cost-effective design solutions
• Assist with ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and project requirements
• Participate in design meetings and support communication across stakeholders
• Maintain accurate design records and documentation

Skills

Design coordination

Stakeholder communication

Project collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering

Job description

Hickory is seeking a Design Coordinator to support design delivery on a $600M+ residential development in Melbourne. You will work with Design Managers, consultants, and project teams to coordinate design documentation and ensure alignment with client requirements from early design to construction.

The role emphasizes collaboration, design reviews, and resolving clashes in a fast-paced environment. A tertiary qualification in construction/engineering and experience in design coordination for