Homes NSW Design Office Location – Parramatta Hybrid Employment type – Temporary till 30 June 2028 Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12, $ 149,739- $173,174 per annum superannuation Your role Homes NSW is a division of the Department of Communities and Justice. It brings together the housing and homelessness functions of the Department of Communities and Justice, the NSW Land and Housing Corporation, Aboriginal Housing Office and key worker housing functions from across government all under one roof. Homes NSW leads work to deliver more social and affordable housing, end the cycle of homelessness, and deliver quality public housing to our 262,000 tenants across NSW. The Design Office within the Housing Portfolio champions, leads and drives high quality design across all Homes projects. Provide expert design advice and senior professional and people leadership across the Housing Portfolio, supporting the Design Office to deliver high-quality, sustainable, well-designed social and affordable homes and great places. The role delivers integrated design leadership across all stages of project delivery, and leads the development and continuous improvement of design related policy, guidance and standards to build design capacity, share design knowledge and drive design innovation across Homes NSW. What You’ll Do Operating within government, portfolio and organisational frameworks, the role will be part of the leadership team of a consolidated Design Office function that brings together concept design, design management, design advisory and design policy and systems services, enabling flexible deployment across projects and workstreams, working in alignment with established strategic direction, governance and assurance arrangements. Your Role Will Include The Following Provide senior design leadership and design assurance across the full project lifecycle from pipeline development, feasibility, concept and detailed design development, construction documentation and delivery phases to ensure design integrity and consistent high quality design outcomes. Lead urban design, concept and feasibility testing both in-house and with external design consultants to support informed decision making with better yield and delivery outcomes. Lead integrated design management across a range of housing typologies including residential flat buildings, senior’s housing and low-rise infill development, with a broad range of delivery models including Homes NSW delivered and with other industry partners such as community housing providers (CHP) and private developers Drive the continuous improvement of Homes NSW design processes, standards, guidelines, policies and tools, and design related innovation and research including MMC and the NSW Pattern Book. Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as development, delivery, assets, housing services, procurement and commercial teams to balance design quality, constructability, cost, risk and program considerations with maintenance and tenant needs, and build strong internal and external relationships that support high-quality outcomes and enhance the professional reputation of Homes NSW. Provide technical design advice on applicable Australian Standards, statutory and contractual specifications, buildability and safety-in-design to support effective project and program outcomes. Engage and oversee external design consultants, including input into design and project brief development and procurement processes, to ensure high design quality, value-for-money and alignment with Homes NSW requirements. Lead, manage, mentor and develop Design Office staff, fostering a high-performing, professional and collaborative team environment. Work collaboratively with all Homes and Housing Portfolio branches, govern ment and external stakeholders to build design capacity, share design knowledge and drive design innovation. What We’re Looking For Tertiary qualifications in Architecture. Eligibility for registration with the NSW Architects Registration Board or equivalent. Demonstrated commitment to design excellence and design integrity.Extensive experience in architectural design of housing across all or many project stages, including master planning, feasibility, concept and design development, delivery and post-occupancy review. Demonstrated experience participating in or supporting design review and other design assurance processes. Demonstrated experience interpreting and responding to NSW design and planning controls and guidance, and statutory approval processes within complex project environments. Strong knowledge of the design industry and external networks. Strong understanding of NSW building legislation, the NCC and relevant Australian Standards. Proven ability in leading people, influencing stakeholders and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you. What We Offer We offer a variety of benefits, including: A challenging and rewarding career Flexible, autonomous work environment Competitive pay and conditions Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. We do work that really matters Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We’re focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters. Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment! Are you ready to join us? To download the role description and apply, please head over to our job board: > Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages). Applications close Monday 27 April at 11:59pm AEST. Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact Angela Fennell on at If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process please call Katie Hardy on or Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more. Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website. Other Information A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: > The Welcome Experience Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: > The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page. Read more Read less
