Precinct Design Manager

Davidson; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Melbourne is seeking a Precinct Design Manager to shape the future of Melbourne Park, an iconic events precinct. The successful candidate will lead the creative vision and design direction for various capital projects, ensuring excellence in architectural and urban design. This role requires strong foundations in design, proven success in leading consultants, and the ability to build trusted relationships across multi-disciplinary teams. If you're passionate about shaping a renowned precinct and enhancing guest experiences, apply now.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a project architect or design coordinator.
• Experience across complex public, mixed-use, cultural, or sporting environments.
• Ability to make confident decisions balancing vision and functionality.
• Ability to balance vision, functionality, and project constraints.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision and set the design language for Melbourne Park.
• Champion architectural and urban design excellence across all projects.
• Steer multidisciplinary design teams and partner with design consultants.
• Steer multidisciplinary design teams and partner with some of the world's best design consultants
• Ensure projects continue to raise the bar for sustainability, accessibility, operational performance, and place-making
• Act as the glue between strategy, design, and delivery, bringing together internal teams, agencies, tenants, and precinct partners to ensure alignment behind a shared vision

Skills

Architectural design

Urban design

Consultant leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

• Exciting and unique opportunity to shape the future of an iconic events precinct
• Influence design quality and consistency across multiple venues and projects
• Play a pivotal role in defining the precinct's long-term design direction and guest experience

Located in the heart of Melbourne - a city known around the world for its epic sports and entertainment culture - Melbourne Park is Australia's live events epicentre. Home to nine elite national sporting teams, six iconic venues, and the world's biggest grand slam, Melbourne Park brings millions of people together to share experiences, make lifelong memories and be part of something bigger. The Victorian Government's recent near-$1 billion redevelopment was completed to support Melbourne Park's growing popularity, securing its legacy as a drawcard destination for sport and entertainment fans, and laying the foundations for a bright future at the leading edge of live event experiences. We're now looking for a Precinct Design Manager to help shape what comes next.

Reporting to the Director of Precinct Development, the Precinct Design Manager will lead the creative vision and design direction for a broad range of capital projects and major development initiatives, from the earliest conceptual thinking right through to detailed design. In this role, you will:

• Lead the creative vision and set the design language for Melbourne Park's future
• Champion architectural and urban design excellence across all projects
• Ensure every project not only looks incredible but performs brilliantly for guests, operators, and the broader community
• Steer multidisciplinary design teams and partner with some of the world's best design consultants
• Ensure projects continue to raise the bar for sustainability, accessibility, operational performance, and place-making
• Act as the glue between strategy, design, and delivery, bringing together internal teams, agencies, tenants, and precinct partners to ensure alignment behind a shared vision

To be successful in this role, you will have a proven track record as a project architect or design coordinator and a well-developed ability to operate effectively within complex, multi-disciplinary stakeholder settings. You will bring:

• Strong architectural or urban design foundations
• Demonstrated success leading consultants
• The ability to make confident decisions that balance vision, functionality, and project constraints
• A proven ability to build trusted, reciprocal relationships with internal and external stakeholders, gaining insights that help inform the design direction for the precinct

We're looking for someone with experience across complex public, mixed-use, cultural, or major sporting and entertainment environments. Someone who understands the realities of multi-disciplinary coordination, who thrives in the grey, and who genuinely loves the energy of precinct-scale work.

If you're excited by the idea of shaping one of Australia's most recognisable precincts and influencing how millions of people experience it, you can view the Success Profile by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://tinyurl.com/yr2fjxta

To apply, please click 'apply now' and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Carla Bent on 0422 582 992.

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Applications close on Friday 23rd January.