Senior Manager Design

Senior Manager Design, Ongoing, Sydney

This role is a salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $139,787 - $161,663 base plus superannuation, commensurate with experience.

Join INSW and play your part in creating a sustainable infrastructure legacy for NSW!

About the Role

Are you passionate about creating sustainable urban environments that leave a lasting impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative atmosphere where your design expertise can shape the future? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Manager Design to join our Projects NSW team. As the Senior Manager Design, you will work closely with the Director of Planning and Design to oversee and execute activities for our iconic precincts including Blackwattle Bay and Barangaroo. Your responsibilities will include driving design excellence through strategic and statutory planning processes, overseeing the delivery of public art and heritage interpretation initiatives, and upholding our commitments to sustainability and climate positivity.

Some of the key accountabilities for the role include:

• Leading and contributing to project planning, design and development functions, assisting with complex negotiations, to facilitate the delivery of the Precincts projects.
• Assisting the Director in the coordination, management and review of planning, design, sustainability and arts and culture related activities.
• Champion and facilitating the achievement of design excellence outcomes across Precincts whilst working collaboratively with internal project teams, consultants, Barangaroo developers, owners and tenants to deliver on NSW Government’s commitments.
• Leading key stakeholder consultation and management, including the Design Excellence Advisory Panels and Arts & Culture Panels, INSW First Nations Working Group, Place Management NSW, NSW Department of Planning & Environment and City of Sydney.

About You

We seek a dedicated professional possessing tertiary qualifications or substantial experience in fields such as architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, planning, project management or related areas.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate a track record in project management within the domains of urban renewal, property development, or infrastructure industries. Proficiency in coordinating diverse teams of consultants and contracts is essential for driving project success.

Moreover, we require someone skilled in tender assessment, contract negotiation, and financial management within high-value development procurement contexts. Your expertise in comprehending and overseeing various contracts and technical documentation is crucial for ensuring the smooth planning, design, and execution of urban renewal, development, and infrastructure projects.

In addition to these qualifications, exceptional communication abilities, polished business writing skills, impactful presentation techniques, and strong networking capabilities are indispensable. We seek a collaborative individual capable of navigating complex, high-stakes, and politically sensitive issues with tact.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. For more information, please refer to the role description.

For any questions regarding the recruitment please email Lucinda Pham at ************@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au.

Why work for INSW?

Infrastructure NSW is a NSW Government agency providing independent, evidence based advice to Government in relation to infrastructure priorities and projects. Its functions and structure are set out in the Infrastructure NSW Act. 

Our core functions include providing independent and strategic advice to ensure infrastructure investment decisions are underpinned by robust assessment and long-term planning; monitoring NSW’s infrastructure program through independent reviews and expert analysis; recommending infrastructure projects to the NSW Treasurer for funding from the Restart NSW fund; and managing the procurement and delivery of nominated priority projects.

We offer flexible working including hybrid options, and are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, providing employees challenging and rewarding work, opportunities for career progression, and learning and development. We offer our employees discounted gym membership, study assistance, salary packaging, and are conveniently located near Wynyard station in Sydney's newest waterfront precinct at Barangaroo. 

Our commitment to diversity

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and women.

We endeavour to make all our roles flexible. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider requests to undertake the work flexibly.

How to Apply!

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and no more than a two-page cover letter which addresses;

• How do your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the Senior Manager Design role?

• What unique value will you bring to INSW if you are successfully appointed in this position?

Closing Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 [9.59am]

Please note that applications received via email will not be considered. Please apply using the ‘Apply now’ link below.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

For general enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture at ***************@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au

For technical support, please contact *******@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679