An exciting opportunity is available for a Design Technology Lead, working with a well-established and highly regarded architectural practice in Sydney.
This position is suited to an architectural professional who will provide strategic leadership across architecture, design technology and digital project delivery. Working alongside the Chief Information Officer, with guidance and support from the Design Technology Chair, and reporting to the CEO, you will lead a team of design technology coordinators and partner with Principals, Project Leaders, the PPG and studio teams to elevate the quality, consistency and efficiency of our architectural delivery.
You will bring a strong architectural background and deep BIM expertise, you will lead practice-wide digital systems, standards and workflows. While ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, you will serve as a forward-thinking voice shaping the creative application of emerging technologies and computational design.
In this role, your responsibilities will be:
- Develop and implement the design technology strategy to support design excellence, project delivery and innovation.
- Establish and continuously improve practice-wide digital delivery frameworks, BIM standards and collaboration protocols supporting the design, documentation and delivery of architectural projects.
- Partner with the PPG and project leadership to elevate documentation quality, coordination standards and delivery efficiency.
- Advise project teams and clients on digital delivery strategies, BIM workflows and design technology approaches tailored to project goals and delivery requirements.
- Collaborate with sustainability and technical specialists to embed environmental performance and analysis into core design workflows.
- Identify high-impact opportunities for automation, computational design and workflow efficiency across active projects.
- Lead, mentor and grow a high-performing team of design technology specialists.
- Facilitate the Design Technology Network to drive knowledge sharing and best-practice adoption practice-wide.
- Partner with People & Character to develop structured learning and development pathways in BIM and digital delivery.
- Research, test and implement emerging digital tools and computational methodologies.
- Oversee design technology platforms, custom tools, vendor partnerships and software budgeting.
- Support the global studios, including occasional travel as required.
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Degree in Architecture or a closely related architectural discipline, with significant practice experience across design, documentation and delivery.
- Hands-on proficiency with Rhino, Grasshopper, Unifi and computational design tools.
- Proven leadership in design technology, BIM management or digital practice transformation.
- Expertise in the Autodesk Revit ecosystem and knowledge of relevant Australian and international BIM standards.
- Track record of leading teams, mentoring staff and influencing senior stakeholders across a multi-studio practice.
- Strong advisory, communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.
- Experience integrating sustainability and performance analysis workflows into project delivery.
- Experience engaging with external technology partners, consultants and industry bodies.
- Active contributor to industry forums, research or conferences on digital practice.
The benefits of working for this practice include:
- Excellent work-life balance & flexible working hours
- Working-from-home arrangements
- The opportunity to work on landmark, complex and design-focused projects
- A strong and stable pipeline of secured and upcoming work
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Ongoing mentorship and professional development
- Support from highly experienced leaders
- The stability and security of joining an established architectural practice
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- A genuinely positive workplace with great people and a strong company culture
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to APPLY.
How to Apply
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For further information, contact:
Sara at Mega Recruitment
Phone: 0433 190 887
Email: sara@megarecruitment.com.au
Or
Gemma at Mega Recruitment
Phone: 0409 909 505
Email: gemma@megarecruitment.com.au
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