Architectural Compliance Manager

Company Description

With eight design studios worldwide, chances are you've encountered our work. We specialise in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and urban design. Our diverse, multi-disciplinary team brings together a wealth of skills and perspectives that unlock the economic, social, and cultural potential of projects.

Across our studios we connect insight and creativity, creating a better future by designing the world’s best places – places people love, is what drives us.

At Hassell, we're dedicated to sustainability and regenerative design. Our designers play a pivotal role in shaping a better future for communities and our planet. Join us in making a lasting impact.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional with an architectural or design background who enjoys applying critical thinking to complex project requirements. In this role, you will help ensure design and construction compliance across projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and specialist interface disciplines to support high-quality, well-coordinated outcomes.

If you bring strong technical knowledge, a collaborative approach and a passion for navigating codes, standards and project requirements, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

As Architectural Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting compliance across the design process. You will review and interpret technical documentation, monitor project requirements, support interface coordination and help ensure that designs align with relevant codes, standards and contractual obligations.

Working closely with Team Leaders, Principals, Project team members and our Professional Practice Team, you will contribute to the successful delivery of projects through robust compliance management and clear technical guidance.

Key responsibilities

• Review and interpret architectural drawings and technical documents to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes and industry standards
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and specialist disciplines to support regulatory compliance and technical integration across projects
• Lead architectural compliance processes, particularly in relation to departures from project requirements, ensuring appropriate justification, review and documentation
• Understand and allocate project requirements in line with relevant contract obligations
• Conduct detailed interrogation of data relating to design performance, compliance and interface requirements, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders
• Assess and interpret the impact of regulatory and client-specific requirements on design proposals, providing logical and practical advice to support decision-making
• Manage and monitor interface requirements, ensuring team leaders and project teams understand and meet compliance obligations
• Prepare clear, concise compliance reports and present complex technical information in an accessible way
• Identify project risks and maintain the RAIDOC register covering risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies, opportunities and constraints
• Support the implementation and management of the compliance framework across design teams

Qualifications

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• experience in an architectural, design or related technical role
• strong architectural technical drawing and documentation understanding
• solid knowledge of relevant codes, standards and statutory requirements, including the BCA, Australian Standards, DSAPT and related compliance frameworks
• a collaborative working style and the ability to work effectively across disciplines
• strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to understand not only how requirements apply, but why
• experience interpreting and interrogating data to validate compliance outcomes
• familiarity with managing Project Requirement Departures and related assurance processes
• an understanding of project technical requirements and how interface disciplines contribute to overall compliance
• strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly
• proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• an organised and detail-focused approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Additional Information

Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits to support their development and well-being:

• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers. 
• A progressive flexible work policy that allows hybrid work, location flexibility and work pattern flexibility
• Inter-studio transfer opportunities 
• Wellbeing benefits 
• Development and training opportunities, including access to online training programs and our People Coach program. 
• Study assistance.

Hassell is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation and cultural safety by fostering inclusive environments that value the cultural identities, perspectives, and practices of all individuals. We prioritise ensuring that everyone feels safe, included, and respected.

Our local studios serve as primary hubs for in-person connection and collaboration, and we offer flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Hassell encourages sustainable work hours and actively supports the holistic health and well-being of our people.

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Please note that we do not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.