- Work with a dedicated team of architects, designers and built environment professionals
- Full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campus
- Hew 7 + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

The Senior Design Coordinator plays an important role in supporting design excellence across Swinburne University's built environment, helping to create high-quality, functional and engaging spaces that meet the University’s operational needs and design aspirations. Working closely with the Senior Manager, Design & Built Environment and a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will contribute to strong design governance and quality assurance across projects.

You will provide architectural and interior design review, technical advice and design coordination throughout the feasibility and design phases. With a focus on quality and consistency, you will help ensure projects align with established design standards and requirements, while identifying practical, evidence-based opportunities to enhance design outcomes.

The role will also take the lead on the design concepts for nominated in-house projects, including the selection and specification of materials, finishes and furniture. Combining design expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and attention to detail, you will help deliver thoughtful, contemporary and fit-for-purpose environments across the University.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Undertake detailed architectural and interior design reviews for small and medium capital projects throughout feasibility and design.
- Provide practical design advice to project teams to improve functionality, user experience,



maintainability and long-term value.
- Contribute to the development of project briefs and lead briefing activities for minor works projects.
- Review consultant documentation and provide detailed feedback on planning, layouts, materials, finishes, furniture and detailing.
- Support the implementation of the University’s design governance framework.
- Monitor project compliance with Swinburne’s design standards.
- Support the Senior Manager in the ongoing development of design standards, guidelines and technical resources.
- Undertake research into industry trends, emerging products, specifications and best practice.
- Lead the design concept of nominated in-house refurbishments and minor works projects.
- Build productive working relationships with project managers, consultants, contractors and University stakeholders.

- Work with a dedicated team of architects, designers and built setting professionals
- Full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campus
- Hew 7 + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

The Senior Design Coordinator plays an important role in supporting design excellence across Swinburne University's built environment, helping to create high-quality, functional and engaging spaces that meet the University’s operational needs and design aspirations. Working closely with the Senior Manager,



Design & Built Environment and a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will contribute to strong design governance and quality assurance across projects.

You will provide architectural and interior design review, technical advice and design coordination throughout the feasibility and design phases. With a focus on quality and consistency, you will help ensure projects align with established design standards and requirements, while identifying practical, evidence-based opportunities to enhance design outcomes.

The role will also take the lead on the design concepts for nominated in-house projects, including the selection and specification of materials, finishes and furniture. Combining design expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and attention to detail, you will help deliver thoughtful, contemporary and fit-for-purpose environments across the University.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Undertake detailed architectural and interior design reviews for small and medium capital projects throughout feasibility and design.
- Provide practical design advice to project teams to improve functionality, user experience, maintainability and long-term value.
- Contribute to the development of project briefs and lead briefing activities for minor works projects.
- Review consultant documentation and provide detailed feedback on planning, layouts, materials, finishes, furniture and detailing.
- Support the implementation of the University’s design governance framework.
- Monitor project compliance with Swinburne’s design standard.
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📌 Senior Design Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Swinburne University
📍 Melbourne