Principal Design Advisor

4 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

**THE ROLE**

As the Principal Technical Advisor, you'll play a key role in delivering new housing projects. Reporting to the Manager, Design and Pipeline Strategy, you'll lead work on pipeline development, business cases and statutory planning. This is a fixed term position until 30 June 2028.

**BENEFITS**

We're committed to creating a workplace that supports, values and empowers our people:

- Hybrid work model & flexible work options
- _17.5% leave loading + a range of leave entitlements for parents, carers and purchased leave options_
- Annual mobility payment + salary increases and structured progression pathways
- Professional development and study support to help you grow
- Salary packaging perks incl. super top-ups + novated leasing
- Discounted public transport options

**ACCOUNTABILITES**
- Scope and manage due diligence assessments, develop reference schemes, assess feasibility.
- Provide design review and feedback, support projects and teams.
- Plan, prepare budgets, manage consultants, monitor progress, keep stakeholders informed.
- Build strong relationships and communicate clearly in fast-paced complex environments.

**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**
- Translate complex stakeholder needs into practical development options.
- Contribute experience from major housing or infrastructure projects associated with the Victorian Government will be well regarded.
- Hold a tertiary qualification in architecture, urban design, town planning or related field.

**Please open the position description to read more.**

**HOW TO APPLY**

Ready to be part of something transformative and help reimaging what public housing can be? Applications close 11:59pm **Monday 29 September 2025.**

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

**Note**:

- Recruitment agencies please do not contact us.



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