Design Manager

Description

This is your chance to influence the design process from concept through to construction, ensuring every project meets Stockland’s standards, regulatory requirements, and market expectations.

• Engage and lead architects and consultants to deliver cost-effective, compliant, and innovative design solutions.
• Maintain project briefs and design programmes, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Manage and coordinate the design process for multi-residential apartment developments from concept to tender documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainability and ESG commitments into design outcomes.
• Review design documentation for compliance with planning controls, building codes, and Stockland principles.

Requirements

We can only consider applications from Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Open Work Visa holders with more than 12 months validity.

You’re passionate about creating places that combine design excellence with community and sustainability outcomes. You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy managing complex design processes that deliver real impact.

• Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction/Project Management (essential).
• Knowledge of Victorian planning systems, building codes, and apartment design standards (e.g., BADS).
• Familiarity with design software outputs (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM) desirable.
• Ability to balance creativity with commercial and compliance objectives.
• 5–10 years’ experience in design and construction of multi-residential apartments and mixed-use projects.
• Collaborative and solutions-focused approach to managing stakeholders and consultants.
• Strong understanding of building technology, construction methodologies, and design documentation.

Benefits

Stockland has a strong commitment to achieving the best outcomes through an inclusive and collaborative culture. Our customers come from diverse backgrounds and we want our teams to reflect this. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits. Benefits include free to access or subsidised lifestyle, health, well-being and financial services products.

At Stockland we are a community delivering outcomes that benefit the community at large. We work collaboratively and inclusively, building strong working relationships. Our portfolio is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. We are committed to providing our people with broad experiences to build a successful career.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance