About this role
Company Description
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
As a Sustainable Design Leader at Hassell, you’ll work inside live projects, influence client decisions, and help shape how a global design practice delivers sustainability and regenerative outcomes.
The role is deliberately balanced:
- 70% project-facing — embedded in project teams and client conversations
- 30% practice-wide — shaping frameworks, capability and influence across the business
You’ll work closely with our Head of Sustainability, Heads of Design and studio leaders to deliver impact now, while helping evolve the way Hassell operates globally.
Where you’ll add the most value
We’re looking for a strong sustainability generalist with depth in one (or both) of the following:
Social Value — equity, inclusion, community benefit, stakeholder outcomes, SROI, social procurement
Resilience & Adaptation — climate risk, future climate conditions, systems resilience and long-term performance
What you’ll do
On projects
Embed sustainability and regenerative thinking from early strategy through delivery
Shape project direction, not just performance targets
Lead social value or resilience thinking on complex briefs
Translate technical sustainability into clear, value-led design narratives
Influence clients, consultants and stakeholders toward higher ambition
Across the practice
Help evolve Hassell’s sustainability framework and regenerative design approach
Contribute to tools, learning and communities of practice
Support external positioning, thought leadership and advocacy
Share lessons from projects to lift capability across studios
Qualifications
About you
You’re a senior practitioner who moves easily between detail and strategy.
You influence through trust, clarity and collaboration — not authority.
You bring:
Strong built environment experience with a portfolio of real impact
Proven leadership in sustainability and regenerative design
Depth in social value and/or resilience, plus broad sustainability capability
The ability to turn complexity into clear, compelling project strategies
Confidence working with senior clients and design leaders
Additional Information
Why Choose Hassell?
Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits to support their development and well-being:
- 16 weeks 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.
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.
This role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne studio.
Apply Now We're a fast-paced and proactive practice, so we don't wait until applications close to review them. Submit your CV and cover letter.
Please note that we do not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.