Design Technology Lead - Architecture

About the role

A well-established architectural practice in Sydney is looking for a Design Technology Lead. The role provides strategic leadership across architecture, design technology and digital project delivery, working alongside the Chief Information Officer, with guidance from the Design Technology Chair and reporting to the CEO. It leads a team of design technology coordinators and partners with Principals, Project Leaders, the PPG and studio teams to raise the quality, consistency and efficiency of architectural delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the design technology strategy to support design excellence, project delivery and innovation.
• Establish and improve practice-wide digital delivery frameworks, BIM standards and collaboration protocols.
• Partner with the PPG and project leadership to raise documentation quality, coordination standards and delivery efficiency.
• Advise project teams and clients on digital delivery strategies, BIM workflows and design technology approaches.
• Collaborate with sustainability and technical specialists to embed environmental performance and analysis into design workflows.
• Identify opportunities for automation, computational design and workflow efficiency.
• Lead, mentor and grow a team of design technology specialists and run the Design Technology Network.
• Work with People & Character on learning and development pathways in BIM and digital delivery.
• Research and test emerging digital tools and computational methodologies.
• Oversee design technology platforms, custom tools, vendor partnerships and software budgeting.
• Support the global studios, including occasional travel.

Required profile

• Degree in Architecture or a closely related discipline, with significant practice experience across design, documentation and delivery.
• Proven leadership in design technology, BIM management or digital practice transformation.
• Track record of leading teams, mentoring staff and influencing senior stakeholders across a multi-studio practice.
• Experience integrating sustainability and performance analysis workflows and engaging with external technology partners and industry bodies.
• Active contribution to industry forums, research or conferences on digital practice.

Required skills

• Hands-on proficiency with Rhino, Grasshopper, Unifi and computational design tools.
• Expertise in the Autodesk Revit ecosystem and knowledge of Australian and international BIM standards.
• Strong advisory, communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• Salary from AU$100,000 to AU$150,000.
• Excellent work-life balance and flexible working hours.
• Working-from-home arrangements.
• Landmark, complex, design-focused projects and a stable pipeline of work.
• Career progression, mentorship and professional development.
• Support from experienced leaders and a collaborative, supportive team.

To apply, candidates submit their CV and portfolio through the recruiter's application form.