This is a National Design Consultant role with McDonald's based in Thornleigh, NSW, AU.

Job Overview

McDonald’s Australia is the largest quick service restaurant operation in the country and is seeking an additional National Design Consultant to join the National Development Group. The role involves creating innovative concepts for new restaurants and reinvestment projects while ensuring national store standards evolve and remain best‑in‑class.

Responsibilities

- Designing and delivering concept drawings for recent restaurant builds and reinvestment projects, ensuring alignment with operational and brand standards.
- Translating Australian Standards, planning requirements, and construction codes into practical and compliant design solutions.
- Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, external architects, consultants, and suppliers to bring projects to life.
- Influencing and guiding design outcomes by reviewing consultant work and ensuring consistency with McDonald’s national standards.
- Contributing to sustainable and scalable building solutions that support environmental commitments.
- Analyzing cost data and project insights to inform value‑driven design decisions.
- Representing the National Development Group in cross‑functional forums and external meetings as required.
- Refining and improving design templates, documentation, and standards to support continuous improvement.
- Reviewing and evaluating completed projects to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with expectations.

Qualifications

- Degree in Architecture (registration preferred).




- Minimum 5 years’ experience as an architectural consultant/designer, including 3 years in Class 6 buildings.
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite.
- Strong communication, proactive and committed to excellence.

Benefits & Perks

- Competitive remuneration package including base salary, health care and a target incentive bonus plan.
- Five weeks of annual leave, with an additional week added each calendar year.
- Flexible work environment with a hybrid model balancing remote and on‑site work.
- Paid parental leave top‑up options to support growing families.
- Birthday leave and three days of volunteer leave each year.
- Ongoing professional development through leadership programmes and free access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Macca’s staff discount and access to many retail discounts.
- 24/7 wellbeing partnership with Sonder, offering free and confidential safety, medical and mental health support via chat or phone.
- A fun and vibrant culture with local and company‑only events.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

At Macca’s, our doors are open to everyone, and we live by our Golden Rule: treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, always. We’re committed to building a safe, inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you have a disability, illness or injury and need adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re here to help.

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