Associate, Technical Design (BIM Lead)
Unispace · Brisbane, Australia; Melbourne, Australia; Sydney, Australia ·
- Seniority
- Lead
- Category
- Design
At Unispace, we create spaces that empower people and businesses to thrive. We are a global design-build partner delivering workplace and life sciences projects for some of the world’s most innovative brands.
With over 500 people across four continents, we bring together strategy, design, project management, and delivery into one seamless experience. Our integrated approach enables us to move with agility, solve complex challenges, and deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients.
Our people are at the centre of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity, accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us create better experiences for our clients and each other.
At Unispace, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, work alongside talented global teams, and grow your career in an environment that encourages innovation and new ideas.
Role Profile:
As an Associate in our Technical Design team, and the BIM Lead for Australia, you will strengthen our design teams by ensuring projects are technically robust, compliant, and delivered with confidence. You will bridge technical excellence, design delivery, and digital innovation - driving consistency, building digital capability, and supporting our teams to work smarter.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- BIM Implementation: Drive practical BIM execution across Australian projects tailored to scope, risk, and delivery needs.
- Project Setup & Leadership: Oversee model strategies, information requirements, and BIM 360/ACC workflows per global standards.
- Coordination & Model Health: Lead multidisciplinary model coordination, clash reviews, and ongoing Revit model hygiene.
- Quality & Compliance: Conduct QA reviews and page turns to ensure buildability and compliance with Australian Standards and the NCC.
- Risk & Proposals: Early-identify technical risks and support Project Leaders with tender responses and BIM delivery strategies.
- Regional Leadership: Serve as the primary regional point of contact for BIM/Revit, upskilling teams across Australian studios.
- Content & Pipeline: Maintain regional Revit libraries and forecast project pipeline needs for BIM and visualization.
- Global & Tech Alignment: Partner with Global Digital Delivery (GDD) and IT on ISO 19650 standards, automation, and AI initiatives.
Experience required:
- Proven BIM experience within architecture, interior/workplace design, engineering, or construction.
- Advanced Revit skills alongside practical experience with BIM 360 and Autodesk Forma (ACC).
- Demonstrated history leading BIM delivery, model coordination, and documentation QA across multiple projects.
- Strong working knowledge of Australian construction methods, Australian Standards, and the NCC.
- Hands-on experience delivering ISO 19650-aligned or BIM Level 2 projects.
- Background in developing Revit content libraries and establishing BIM standards/governance.
- Strong stakeholder management skills to coordinate priorities across regional and global teams.
- Experience with Dynamo, scripting, or workflow automation.
- Background in workplace design, visualization, or digital production workflows.
What We Offer
In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including a pension, paid holiday leave, and travel opportunities across our global offices. Unispace values its employees and offers extensive rewards and recognition, career development, and a focus on well-being.
Join Us
If you are passionate about joining Unispace and contributing to some of the world’s most recognisable commercial design projects, then please apply through our careers page
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle where required by applicable law.
Inclusion & Diversity
At Unispace, we believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams, our culture, and the work we deliver for our clients. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to thrive.
Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.