Architects / Project Coordinators - Defence

About Us

At HDR, we specialise in architecture, engineering, environmental and construction services. Our global team of over 15,000 employees is led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership. We network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.  When you join HDR, we help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way. 

Our Opportunities

HDR’s Architecture Business Group is growing, and we are looking for two experienced architectural professionals to join our Sydney team and contribute to major Defence and Federal Government programs.

With increasing demand across Commonwealth and Defence infrastructure, these opportunities will support facilities that enable capability, promote safety and deliver long-term value. We are seeking professionals with approximately 5 to 10 years’ experience in complex, highly regulated project environments.

You may currently be working as an Architect or within an architectural project coordination or technical delivery capacity. Architectural registration is not essential. More important is your experience delivering and coordinating complex architectural projects, producing high-quality documentation and working effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.

You will contribute to Defence and Federal Government projects, translating complex operational, security and regulatory requirements into practical, fit-for-purpose architectural outcomes. Working with multidisciplinary teams, consultants and clients, you will produce and coordinate high-quality documentation while maintaining design intent through delivery. 

This is an opportunity to join HDR at an exciting stage of growth and contribute to infrastructure that supports Defence capability and the people who rely on it. You will draw on deep local insight and HDR's global, multidisciplinary expertise. 

Please note: Due to the nature of the projects, Australian Citizenship is required, together with the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.

About You:

• Australian Citizenship is required, together with the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
• Relevant tertiary education in Architecture.
• Architectural registration is welcomed but not required.
• Approximately 5 to 10 years’ professional experience within architecture, architectural project coordination or technical design delivery, ideally within a consulting or multidisciplinary design environment.
• Experience delivering projects within Defence, Federal Government or other highly regulated public-sector environments, with an understanding of operational, security and compliance requirements.
• Strong architectural design, technical documentation and package coordination capability. 
• Demonstrated experience producing and coordinating detailed construction documentation. 
• Strong proficiency in Revit, with experience using Rhino highly regarded. 
• Experience coordinating architectural packages with engineering disciplines, specialist consultants and other project stakeholders. 
• An understanding of government project governance, compliance, stakeholder engagement and reporting requirements. 
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. 
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing project priorities. 
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the flexibility to contribute across different projects and workstreams.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible.

When you join HDR, we give you licence to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, with opportunities to develop your technical expertise, broaden your project experience and collaborate with colleagues across our global network.

Our workplace is collaborative and diverse, built on a history of controlling our own destiny, putting people first and offering careers that provide for a secure future. At HDR, you are part of a team surrounded by talent that brings out your best.

Benefits at HDR:

• Broad-based Employee Shares Program .
• Global organisation with opportunities for international travel and collaboration.
• Award-winning sustainable projects.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Financial advice and wellbeing programs.
• Salary Packaging and Novated Lease Options.
• Salary Continuance Insurance.
• HDR University learning platform with access to webinars, LinkedIn Learning, and the Pinnacle Series.
• Rewards program including referrals, long service awards, and certification bonuses.
• Company paid Annual Professional Membership Fees.
• Company paid Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• A culture that supports and encourages inclusion and diversity where each of us are welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Submit your application today and join us in transforming complex Defence and Federal Government requirements into purposeful, high-performaing places that support capability, safety and long-term value. 

Please note: HDR does not accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from third party suppliers. Any submissions made without prior request from the HDR Talent Acquisition team will not be considered as valid submissions. #LI-CG3