Project Manager / Design Manager (Architecture)

Project Manager / Design Manager (Architecture)

 Closing date: 9/08/2026 11:59 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

 Location: Wakeley

 Department: City Delivery

 Employment type: Temporary Full Time > 6 Months

 Work Arrangement: Hybrid

THE POSITION:

Fairfield City Council is seeking a capable and motivated Project Manager / Design Manager (Architecture) to join its City Delivery team and contribute to the delivery of a high-profile portfolio of community infrastructure projects.

We are seeking a professional with experience across both architecture/design management and project management, capable of leading projects through the full project lifecycle from feasibility and concept design through procurement, construction and handover.

We welcome applications from Architects, Senior Architects and Design Managers who have transitioned into project management, as well as Project Managers with substantial design management experience gained in architecture or the built environment.

You will play a key role in shaping projects from early planning through to delivery, working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants and external agencies.

You will be responsible for managing several key projects within a major community precinct, while also supporting a broader portfolio of civic, community, cultural and events infrastructure projects.

This is a genuine hybrid Project and Design Management role, requiring the successful candidate to lead design development while also managing procurement, contract administration, construction delivery and project governance.

The ideal candidate will have commenced their career in architecture or design management before progressing into project management, enabling them to confidently lead both the design process and project delivery.

ESSENTIAL:

• Degree qualification in Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working as an Architect, Senior Architect or Design Manager with responsibility for coordinating and managing the design process.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital works projects as a Project Manager for a developer, project management consultancy, builder or government organisation.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects across the full project lifecycle, including feasibility, design development, procurement, construction and handover.
• Experience managing a diverse range of building and/or civil infrastructure projects.
• Sound knowledge of procurement, tendering, contract administration and consultant management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, programme, budget, risk and quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder management skills

DESIRABLE

• Experience delivering projects within a local government environment.
• Experience managing community, civic, cultural, sporting or public domain projects.

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Temporary position for a period of 12 months, 70 hours per fortnight
• This position is a Grade 9, salary range is $130,224 p.a. with progression to $140,236 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $152,541 p.a, plus 12% Super
• Flexible working hours are available.

FURTHER CONTACTS:

Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Burak Turgutoglu on 9725 0388 or a position description is available by contacting Dusanka Klickovic on 9725 0252.

CLOSING DATE:

Sunday, 9 August 2026 at 11:59pm

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must address the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience required in the Position Description. A position description is available from the contact person listed above, or from Council’s Website. To apply online visit Council’s website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/fccjobs. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received by the closing date. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a medical examination at Council's expense.

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia, and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.

We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.

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