Expressions of Interest – Design Manager (Healthcare Project | Albury, NSW)

Role summary

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The Design Manager will lead and coordinate design activities for a major healthcare construction project in Albury, NSW. The role typically requires experience managing design consultants, architects, engineers and documentation through planning, approvals, procurement and construction. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Australian building standards, healthcare design requirements, design risk management, constructability and multidisciplinary coordination. Experience with commercial or healthcare projects, consultant engagement, design software and document-control systems will be highly valued. The successful candidate is expected to communicate clearly, resolve design issues promptly, maintain programme and budget alignment, and work collaboratively with the project manager, client, subcontractors and consultants. Relevant tertiary qualifications in architecture, engineering, construction or a related discipline are likely to be required.

About the employer

CBP Contractors is an Australian construction and project delivery company associated with commercial building and infrastructure work, including projects in regional New South Wales. The business supports clients through construction management, design coordination, project planning, subcontractor management and site delivery. Its work may cover sectors such as healthcare, education, commercial facilities, community buildings and other complex developments. A Design Manager with CBP Contractors would generally work within an integrated project team, coordinating consultants and ensuring that design information is practical, compliant, cost-conscious and ready for construction. As the advertised position is connected with a healthcare project in Albury, the role is likely to involve careful stakeholder coordination, quality management, documentation control and attention to operational requirements. Applicants should confirm the company’s current project portfolio, benefits and employment conditions directly during the recruitment process.

Working in Australia

Australia offers opportunities for design managers, architects, engineers, construction professionals, project managers and skilled trades, particularly in healthcare, infrastructure, housing and commercial development. Workplace culture is generally professional, collaborative and safety-focused, with relatively direct communication and strong emphasis on qualifications, reliability and work-life balance. Albury provides a regional lifestyle with lower housing costs than Sydney or Melbourne, access to outdoor activities and a connected community, although specialist services and public transport are more limited. Common visa pathways include employer-sponsored visas such as the Skills in Demand visa, regional employer sponsorship and skilled migration programmes; eligibility depends on occupation, qualifications, English ability, experience and sponsorship. Relocating workers should budget for accommodation, health insurance, transport and initial settlement costs. Verify visa rules through the Australian Department of Home Affairs and clarify relocation assistance, project duration and regional allowances with the employer.