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Relocate to Australia Director, Data Centre Architecture

Nearheal Pty Ltd (trading as Nearheal)Melbourne, Victoria🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 17 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Lead impactful, mission-critical data center projects across Australia while enjoying a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth. You'll thrive in this role if you possess strong leadership skills, a passion for architectural innovation, and a desire to contribute to significant urban development. Apply now to potentially relocate to Australia and shape the future of data center architecture!

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Leader

Job Description

Relocate to Australia Director, Data Centre Architecture

AECOM

Job Description

Due to a number of project wins, we are seeking a Data Centre Architect to join our high-performing and diverse Urbanism + Planning team. This is a rare opportunity to combine leadership, client engagement and project delivery at scale, while contributing to some of Australia's most impactful mission critical Data Centre projects.

This role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Canberra.

How you'll make a difference:
  • Provide project leadership and technical oversight on a range of Data Centre projects - guide multidisciplinary teams through complex architectural commissions, set clear design direction, and collaborate closely with our Brisbane colleagues to drive successful outcomes.
  • Drive excellence in project delivery by overseeing major Data Centre initiatives and projects ensuring design quality, innovation, and outstanding client satisfaction.
  • Partner with sector leads to win major pursuits, deepen client relationships, and position the firm as the partner of choice for large scale, technical projects.
  • Champion design and technical standards by delivering sustainable, innovative solutions, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs, and mentoring staff to elevate studio wide capability.
  • Strengthen business performance through effective resource allocation, budget and risk management, and contribution to strategic growth and market positioning of our architecture offering.
Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive:
  • Registered Architect with ideally 15+ years of experience alongside current professional registration.
  • Extensive architectural Data Centre sector experience with strong technical knowledge and Data Centre specific design considerations.
  • Proven leadership skills with a track record of motivating, developing and growing high performing teams, with a passion for mentoring and teaching.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects and deliver successful outcomes.
  • Strategic mindset with the capability to shape and strengthen AECOM's architectural offering and market position.
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part time, job sharing and hybrid work options.
  • Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
  • Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
  • Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.
Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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