Architect or exp. Graduate - Health Projects

Our approach to collective creativity spans the depth and breadth of the way we address health care design. Hospitals are multi-use places, they are places of work, places of healing, places of teaching and places for family and community. Our experience in multi-sector design comes to the forefront as we approach the way health facilities are designed and considered. For example, our experience in designing educational facilities and workplaces have influenced and are paramount in the delivery of innovative and highly successful health care design.

• Responsibility of working with the Project Director to lead the project team to develop health projects.
• Assist the Project Director with coordination with external groups including stakeholders and consultants.
• Liaise with clients while representing BVN at meetings and presentations.
• Collaborate closely with the project team to develop projects.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation, including design development and construction drawings, and room layout sheets (RLS).
• Have a passion about architecture in all its forms, combining health project expertise with a wider design curiosity.

• Experience working on health projects.
• A general understanding of the Australian Health Facility Guidelines (AusHFGs).
• Understanding of spatial relationships, workflow and operational efficiency in health environments.
• Collaborative and innovative, with a proactive, solutions focused approach to design challenges.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with clients, user groups and project teams.
• Proficient in Revit and dRofus, with experience in visualisation tools such as Enscape or Lumion, considered an advantage.
• Interested in architecture in all its forms, combining health project and planning expertise, with a wider design curiosity.

• Be positive, curious, and open minded.
• Have excellent communication skills and a collaborative nature.
• Enjoy working in collaborative working environment as part of a team.
• Be open to receiving feedback.
• Embrace new ideas.
• Use external and internal resources to learn skills relevant to your role.
• If an experienced graduate, explore the pathway to registration through BVN’s Registration Study Group.

• Be flexible in your role and contribution based on project and/ or team.
• Understand, take ownership and be accountable for your work.
• Identify develop and share new/ better practice.
• Recognise work/ life balance looks different to everyone.
• Model behaviour to respect and encourage your colleagues to find that balance.

• Master of Architecture or equivalent (with a minimum of 5 years post graduate professional experience).

Our people come first. Our culture nurtures collective creativity, inclusion, and diversity. We believe that a balanced, well-lived life is where we will find the most meaning. We are continually enhancing the BVN Experience with a suite of initiatives available to all employees:

• A progressive hybrid working policy and flexible working arrangements.
• 12 weeks parental leave available for all after 12 months.
• Volunteering days to allow you to give back to and participate in the community.
• Purchased leave.
• Cultural, social, and active groups and events.
• Mentoring programs.
• Amongst many more.

Our culture nurtures collective creativity, inclusion and diversity and/or those seeking a part-time position or not meeting all the criteria are still encouraged to apply.

BVN has a Pride Network as part of our inclusive approach to creating a safe and comfortable environment where everyone can be themselves. This initiative aims to show support for a significant population of our people, as well as those who are family and friends of LGBTIQA+ people. Having a pride network at BVN is also about drawing on this group's life experiences, insights, and knowledge to improve our culture and awareness.