Intract Australia is seeking an experienced Design Manager – Defence to join our Building & Construction team.
This role is a outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people together, solving problems early and helping projects move from concept through to delivery with clarity and confidence.
You will lead the design management process across Defence building and infrastructure projects, working closely with consultants, project teams, Defence stakeholders and internal leaders to deliver compliant, practical and buildable design outcomes.
About Intract Australia At Intract, we deliver construction, maintenance and infrastructure projects while creating meaningful employment and business opportunities for Indigenous Australians.
We are proud of the work we do and the relationships we build. Our approach is practical, respectful and focused on delivering good outcomes for our clients, our people and the communities we work in.
What You’ll Do
Lead design management from concept through to construction support and handover
Coordinate multidisciplinary design consultants and internal project teams
Manage design programmes, deliverables and approval requirements
Lead design reviews, constructability reviews and value engineering activities
Support tendering, methodology development and work-winning activities
Build strong relationships with Defence representatives, consultants and stakeholders
What You’ll Bring
Tertiary qualification in Architecture,
Engineering or Construction Management
10+ years’ design management experience on major building or infrastructure projects
Defence or government project experience highly regarded
Experience across D&C;, ECI, GMP or construct-only delivery models
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain Defence Security Clearance
Why Join Intract?
Work on nationally significant Defence projects
Join a business with a strong purpose and genuine care for people
Be part of a collaborative and experienced project team
Long-term career development and leadership opportunities
Contribute to meaningful Indigenous participation outcomes
Intract operates across South Australia, the Northern Territory and nationally, creating opportunities throughout Australia. If this location isn't quite right, we still encourage you to apply and let us know your preferred location or willingness to travel
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join Intract Australia.
At Intract, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.