Design Lead, Health

About the role

We are looking for a Design Lead to shape health‑care infrastructure across Australia. Reporting to the Buildings practice leadership, you will drive the delivery of major hospital and health projects, ensuring design excellence from strategy through to operation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams on large‑scale health facilities.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders to define project strategy and align design intent with clinical and operational outcomes.
• Provide technical direction on mechanical, medical‑gas and building‑services systems.
• Oversee design management from concept through construction, balancing innovation, risk and value.
• Contribute to Aurecon’s national health strategy and business development activities.

Required profile

• 15+ years delivering major health or complex building projects in Australia.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and achieving client, clinical and operational goals.
• Strong background in engineering, architecture or related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability in client relationship management and senior‑level influence.

Required skills

• Mechanical design
• Medical gas design
• Building services integration
• Project governance

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence community health outcomes.
• Leadership autonomy and mentorship of high‑performing teams.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work‑life balance.
• Competitive remuneration and a platform to shape Aurecon’s health practice.