Architectural Technician

**Why Scentre Group?**

Scentre Group is the owner and operator of 42 Westfield living centres in Australia and New Zealand; partnering with the world’s leading retail and luxury brands to create a unique shopping and leisure experience for our customers. A career with us fosters the chance to be a part of a company that is transforming the digital and physical retail space.

Our operating platform is unique because we have a vertically integrated business model and a team of people with capabilities that can design, construct, operate, manage and market our assets. Within our vertically integrated operating model, sits our Scentre Group Design & Construction business which is one of the largest multi-disciplined design and construction offices in Australia, undertaking major development projects up to $1 billion in value. For the past decade, our project commencements have averaged in excess of $735 million annually.

**Our In-House Design Studio **has a long history and track record of delivering world class living centres, unlocking value for its stakeholders and creating extraordinary places which connect and enrich their local communities. For design individuals this means exposure to multiple design typologies and professional disciplines, and the opportunity to define and shape what living centres are and could become, well into the future.

**Our Construction Team **represents one of the largest commercial construction companies in Australia and provides the full range of construction delivery services. From project management to fixed-price contracting, our people focus on enhancing development outcomes through rigorous project delivery disciplines and risk management culture, leveraging the advantages of our vertically integrated operating platform.

**The Opportunity**

It’s a really exciting time to be at Scentre Group.

Through consistent delivery of our Purpose and Strategy we’ve grown and are in a really strong position. We have plans to build on our core strengths, amplify our existing Purpose and Plan, and grow.

We are currently searching for an experienced and driven Architectural Technician (Architect if registered) to join our Design team. This provides an opportunity to work on some exciting projects and major redevelopments happening across our asset portfolio both in Australia and New Zealand from concept through to design development, contract documentation and construction delivery phases.
- Take responsibility for the design development, detailed documentation and delivery of allocated projects including tender and ‘For Construction’ documentation
- Take ownership of assigned tasks ensuring executed drawings are accurate, coordinated, compliant, functional, and buildable
- Timely delivery of Documentation in accordance with agreed programs
- Actively participate and interact with other members of the project team
- Be well informed of established procedures, methodologies, and processes
- Be aware of relevant codes & regulations in Australia i.e. Australian Standards, BCA & Fire Engineering requirements & Building Consent Requirements/ Process
- Contributes to the Safety in Design process to ensure designs are safe to build, operate and maintain.

**We want to hear from you if...**

You have excellent communication skills and are able to build strong and meaningful relationships with your stakeholders both internally and externally. You enjoy working in a fast paced, collaborative and high performing culture:

- Tertiary qualification in Architecture or Design
- Creative thinker with an innovative approach to problem solving
- Strong construction detailing and documentation skills
- Min 2-3 years in a similar role, with experience in a range of commercial projects (retail experience is highly desirable)
- Sound construction and buildability knowledge
- Excellent Documentation software skills, in particular, REVIT & AutoCAD
- Proven ability to contribute meaningfully to Design Development / Documentation
- Strong time management and organisational skills

**What we can offer you**
- A delivery model that enables a high degree of influence, ownership & decision making
- Competitive salary packaging and benefits
- Ongoing career development and pathway opportunities across our vertically integrated business with over 75 different professions
- 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary careers and 4 weeks paid for secondary carers with competitive return to work benefits (no minimum employment period)
- Volunteer days to work with our charity partners, health and wellbeing discounts and the ability to purchase extra annual leave

Our diverse and inclusive workforce is not only something we’re proud of, but something we’re committed to. We encourage and support our people to bring their ‘whole selves’ to work every day. This is because we believe all our differences contribute to our success and ensures a workforce that reflects the customers we serve. Our commitment i