Opening Solutions Design Specialist

ASSA ABLOY; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Australia is seeking an Opening Solutions Design Specialist in Melbourne to deliver complex, solution-based specifications. You will provide advanced technical expertise, develop compliant hardware schedules and support project delivery across commercial sectors.

This role combines technical excellence with customer engagement and collaboration with architects, consultants and project stakeholders to influence specification outcomes and drive growth.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering hardware specifications or technical solutions within the construction, building products or architectural industries.
• Strong understanding of Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, plans and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electronic access solutions.
• Experience using specification software, CRM platforms and digital technologies.
• Strong project management and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders.
• A customer-focused and collaborative approach combined with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and compliant hardware schedules aligned to Building Codes, Australian Standards and project requirements.
• Deliver complex opening solutions and provide technical expertise to support project success.
• Translate customer and project requirements into practical, compliant and cost-effective solutions.
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex product and specification queries.
• Build and maintain relationships with architects, designers, consultants, builders and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver CPD presentations and support specification-driven growth initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery, accurate documentation and effective project tracking.
• Support sales growth through quality specifications, opportunity management and pipeline visibility.
• Ensure compliance with relevant building codes, standards and security requirements, including critical infrastructure projects where applicable.
• Utilise digital tools, CRM systems and AI-assisted scheduling solutions to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Coach and mentor team members, sharing knowledge to build capability and consistency across the Specification team.

Skills

Experience delivering hardware specs

Technical solutions in construction/AD

Architectural industry knowledge

Tools

Specification software

CRM platforms

Digital technologies in scheduling

Job description

Location: Melbourne, VIC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: ASSA ABLOY Australia

Join an Iconic Australian Brand

• Be part of a global leader in access solutions
• Work with industry-leading brands including Lockwood, Abloy, Yale and Whitco
• Forbes recognised as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies
• Build your career with a business focused on Empowerment, Integrity and Innovation

About Us

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions, helping billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovative products and solutions provide security, safety and convenience across commercial, residential, healthcare, education and critical infrastructure environments.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Opening Solutions Design Specialist to join our Specification team based in Melbourne.

About the Role

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, the Opening Solutions Design Specialist is responsible for delivering complex, solution-based specifications that support customer outcomes and contribute to ASSA ABLOY's commercial success. You will provide advanced technical expertise, develop compliant hardware schedules, support project delivery and help influence specification outcomes across the commercial construction sector.

This role combines technical excellence, customer engagement and commercial awareness, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, managing multiple projects and working closely with architects, consultants, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and compliant hardware schedules aligned to Building Codes, Australian Standards and project requirements.
• Deliver complex opening solutions and provide technical expertise to support project success.
• Translate customer and project requirements into practical, compliant and cost-effective solutions.
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex product and specification queries.
• Build and maintain relationships with architects, designers, consultants, builders and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver CPD presentations and support specification-driven growth initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery, accurate documentation and effective project tracking.
• Support sales growth through quality specifications, opportunity management and pipeline visibility.
• Ensure compliance with relevant building codes, standards and security requirements, including critical infrastructure projects where applicable.
• Utilise digital tools, CRM systems and AI-assisted scheduling solutions to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Coach and mentor team members, sharing knowledge to build capability and consistency across the Specification team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience delivering hardware specifications or technical solutions within the construction, building products or architectural industries.
• Strong understanding of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, plans and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electronic access solutions.
• Experience using specification software, CRM platforms and digital technologies.
• Strong project management and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders.
• A customer-focused and collaborative approach combined with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability.

Highly Regarded

• Experience within architectural hardware, door hardware, access control, security, construction or specification industries.
• Experience presenting CPDs or delivering technical training.
• Exposure to specification-driven sales environments.
• Experience supporting major commercial, healthcare, education or critical infrastructure projects.

What's In It For You?

• Opportunity to work with Australia's leading door and access solutions brands.
• Exposure to some of Australia's most significant commercial construction projects.
• Ongoing technical and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation.
• Competitive salary package and employee benefits.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.