Principal Design Advisor

2 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

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.
  • Apply urban design principles that set projects up for long-term success.
  • 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.

Apply now with a cover letter (max 2 pages) and resume. You don't need to address the key selection criteria separately, but make sure your cover letter outlines your relevant experience. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

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.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs )

We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that a diverse and inclusive culture brings for our employees and in turn, encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability and others from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

Note:

  • Recruitment agencies please do not contact us.

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