Compliance Manager

Hassell Services · Brisbane

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Company Description

About the company

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

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Architectural Compliance Manager to join our Brisbane team. The ideal candidate will ideally possess a design background, a good understanding of codes and standards, and ability to apply critical thinking to technical project requirements. The purpose of the role is to ensure design and construction compliance while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and specialist interface disciplines. 

You will:

• Review and interpret architectural documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements, codes, and industry standards  
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and specialist disciplines to support integrated design and regulatory outcomes  
• Lead compliance processes, including managing Departures from Project Requirements with appropriate justification and documentation  
• Interpret and embed contract and project requirements within delivery  
• Analyse design performance, compliance data, and interface requirements, providing clear insights to stakeholders  
• Assess regulatory and client requirements to inform design decisions  
• Coordinate interface requirements across disciplines to ensure compliance alignment  
• Prepare clear compliance reports, translating complex information for diverse audiences  
• Identify and manage project risks, maintaining the RAIDOC register  
• Implement and manage the compliance framework across design teams

Qualifications

• Strong collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across disciplines.  
• Efficient utilisation of project-specific processes and management systems.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and statutory requirements (e.g. BCA, Australian Standards, DSAPT, etc).  
• Has ideally demonstrated experience in an architectural or design-related role, with strong technical drawing/documentation understanding.  
• Analytical and critical thinker, able to assess not just how requirements apply, but why.  
• Hands-on experience interpreting and interrogating data, especially for compliance validation.  
• Familiarity with managing Project Requirement Departures and the related assurance processes.  
• Demonstrate understanding of project technical requirements, and how interface disciplines contribute to overall compliance.  
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite programs including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel  

Additional Information

Why Choose Hassell?  

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

• A progressive 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 

• Discover more about the benefits we offer on our Benefits Page.
• To learn more about life at Hassell and how our people make the most of these benefits on our “meet us” page

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. 

We're a fast-paced and proactive practice, so we don't wait until applications close to review them.  

Submit your CV. 

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

• Diversity and Inclusion at Hassell
• At Hassell, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable hiring process. As part of your application, we invite you to complete voluntary diversity questions. This anonymous data helps us measure our progress and hold ourselves accountable to our diversity and inclusion goals.

Please note that this information is entirely confidential, hidden from the hiring team, and has no impact on your application. By sharing this data, you help us ensure our processes are inclusive and fair for everyone. 

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