• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus or Geelong Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 9 $138,102 - $146,374 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are agile and innovative, and committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education and research and the contributions we make to the wider community. As one of Australia’s largest universities, Deakin has strong global linkages, world-class research and an education portfolio that blends the best of campus and digital delivery into a highly supportive and personalised student experience. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

At Deakin, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including various leave options such as generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to advance your career; an inclusive, supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About the role:

The Senior Specialist, Architectural Design will take a hands-on and proactive approach to identify and deliver Deakin’s strategic goals by ensuring the architectural design process within space design and planning projects meets functional, aesthetic and sustainability goals. This position will use their architectural expertise, technical skills and strong engagement skills to collaborate with key stakeholders to develop high-quality solutions while adhering to industry standards and university requirements.

This role is focused on enhancing the customer experience through a customer-centric approach by integrating physical and digital infrastructure, projects, and services to deliver seamless, impactful solutions tailored to customer needs. The role ensures that improvements align with the division's and university's strategic goals, balancing innovation with long-term objectives, ensuring successful stakeholder engagement and alignment to the design and solution.

As a Senior Specialist, you will:

• Lead the architectural design process for university workspace projects, ensuring that the design meets project requirements and complies with regulations and standards
• Oversee the creation of design drawings, models and presentations for key stakeholders, ensuring design integrity and clarity
• Work closely with the Space Design and Planning team, key stakeholders and other specialists to integrate architectural design with structural, mechanical and electrical systems
• Ensure that architectural designs align with project goals, budget, timeline and technical specifications
• Use understanding of the client context to anticipate needs, tailor services, improve service offering and ensure a high-quality outcome by addressing client feedback and setting service standards

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Experience in architectural design, with a strong portfolio of completed projects demonstrating creativity and technical expertise
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices and a strong understanding of the entire project lifecycle, from concept through construction/delivery, including coordination with various disciplines

Here's how to apply:

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Madi Walters (Associate Director, Space Design & Planning) on madi.walters@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Senior Specialist, Architectural Design_HEW 9.pdf

Applications for this position close on Thursday, 26 June 2025 at 11:55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.