Senior Design Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

17% super

Staff benefits

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Swinburne University is seeking a Senior Design Coordinator to support design excellence across the University’s built environment. You will review architectural and interior designs, provide practical guidance to project teams, and supervise briefing activities for minor works, ensuring alignment with design standards.

You will lead in-house design concepts for refurbishments, coordinate with project managers and consultants, and contribute to ongoing governance and resource development to

Qualifications

• Undertake detailed architectural and interior design reviews for capital projects during feasibility and design phases.
• Provide practical design advice to project teams to improve functionality, user experience, maintainability and long-term value.
• Contribute to development of project briefs and lead briefing activities for minor works projects.
• Review consultant documentation and provide feedback on planning, layouts, materials, finishes, furniture and detailing.
• Support the implementation of the University’s design governance framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design concept for nominated in-house refurbishments and minor works projects.
• Build productive working relationships with project managers, consultants, contractors and University stakeholders.
• Monitor project compliance with Swinburne’s design standards.
• Support the Senior Manager in ongoing development of design standards, guidelines and technical resources.
• Undertake research into industry trends, emerging products, specifications and best practice.

Skills

Architectural reviews

Interior design reviews

Stakeholder engagement

Design governance

Briefing coordination

Education

Degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Job description

• Work with a dedicated team of architects, designers and built environment professionals
• Full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campus
• Hew 7 + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

The Senior Design Coordinator plays an important role in supporting design excellence across Swinburne University's built environment, helping to create high-quality, functional and engaging spaces that meet the University’s operational needs and design aspirations. Working closely with the Senior Manager, Design & Built Environment and a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will contribute to strong design governance and quality assurance across projects.

You will provide architectural and interior design review, technical advice and design coordination throughout the feasibility and design phases. With a focus on quality and consistency, you will help ensure projects align with established design standards and requirements, while identifying practical, evidence-based opportunities to enhance design outcomes.

The role will also take the lead on the design concepts for nominated in-house projects, including the selection and specification of materials, finishes and furniture. Combining design expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and attention to detail, you will help deliver thoughtful, contemporary and fit-for-purpose environments across the University.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Undertake detailed architectural and interior design reviews for small and medium capital projects throughout feasibility and design.
• Provide practical design advice to project teams to improve functionality, user experience, maintainability and long-term value.
• Contribute to the development of project briefs and lead briefing activities for minor works projects.
• Review consultant documentation and provide detailed feedback on planning, layouts, materials, finishes, furniture and detailing.
• Support the implementation of the University’s design governance framework.
• Monitor project compliance with Swinburne’s design standards.
• Support the Senior Manager in the ongoing development of design standards, guidelines and technical resources.
• Undertake research into industry trends, emerging products, specifications and best practice.
• Lead the design concept of nominated in-house refurbishments and minor works projects.
• Build productive working relationships with project managers, consultants, contractors and University stakeholders.

• Work with a dedicated team of architects, designers and built environment professionals
• Full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campus
• Hew 7 + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

The Senior Design Coordinator plays an important role in supporting design excellence across Swinburne University's built environment, helping to create high-quality, functional and engaging spaces that meet the University’s operational needs and design aspirations. Working closely with the Senior Manager, Design & Built Environment and a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will contribute to strong design governance and quality assurance across projects.

You will provide architectural and interior design review, technical advice and design coordination throughout the feasibility and design phases. With a focus on quality and consistency, you will help ensure projects align with established design standards and requirements, while identifying practical, evidence-based opportunities to enhance design outcomes.

The role will also take the lead on the design concepts for nominated in-house projects, including the selection and specification of materials, finishes and furniture. Combining design expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and attention to detail, you will help deliver thoughtful, contemporary and fit-for-purpose environments across the University.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Undertake detailed architectural and interior design reviews for small and medium capital projects throughout feasibility and design.
• Provide practical design advice to project teams to improve functionality, user experience, maintainability and long-term value.
• Contribute to the development of project briefs and lead briefing activities for minor works projects.
• Review consultant documentation and provide detailed feedback on planning, layouts, materials, finishes, furniture and detailing.
• Support the implementation of the University’s design governance framework.
• Monitor project compliance with Swinburne’s design standard.
• Support the Senior Manager in the ongoing development of design standards, guidelines and technical resources.
• Undertake research into industry trends, emerging products, specifications and best practice.
• Lead the design concept of nominated in-house refurbishments and minor works projects.
• Build productive working relationships with project managers, consultants, contractors and University stakeholders.

For more information please refer to the Job Description

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Interior Design or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Applications Close: Friday November the 13th at 11.30 pm

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process. For reasonable adjustment requests – including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact ***************@swin.edu.au or call [phone]. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to ***************@swin.edu.au.

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.