Title: Senior Architect
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Primary Function
Assisting in the continuing development and updating of the NATSPEC specification system and supporting technical resources and services, including editorial, maintenance, research and production process activities.
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Reporting
To the NATSPEC Manager
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Supervises
Not initially responsible for the supervision of others.
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Work Performed
Update and maintenance of existing NATSPEC material:
Use your industry knowledge and experience to review content of assigned worksections/documents for biannual publication updates.
Provide input and feedback to other NATSPEC editors on their reviews of worksections, possibly outside your field of experience.
Liaise with external reviewers and organisations to consider any comments they may have on NATSPEC material.
Monitoring and reviewing regulations and standards from:
Standards Australia, over 1300 cited.
Australian Building Codes Board including updates to the National Construction Code (NCC) – over 150 cited.
Other Australian and New Zealand sources - over 400 cited.
Overseas publications - over 300 cited.
Developing material:
Research specification topics and new construction techniques and technologies.
Prepare reports for publication and presentation.
Develop personal specialist fields of expertise.
Prepare new NATSPEC material.
Develop new Product Partner branded NATSPEC worksections.
Standards development with participation on Standards Australia committees and commenting on published draft standards.
Prepare reference specifications for various Government departments and commercial organisations.
Research issues on topics including product conformity, sustainability and BIM.
Production process activities:
Proofing output from the production team.
Resolving technical queries.
Maintenance and updating of information in NATSPEC's production and library database systems.
Compile overview documents to summarise biannual update.
Assisting with update mailout.
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Measures/Outcomes
Relate to team commitment and customer focus and are based on: Accuracy and efficiency, Meeting deadlines, Quality of project outcomes, Ability to work effectively with others.
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Essential Knowledge/Skills
Relevant tertiary qualifications in architecture and/or construction.
Minimum five years relevant AEC experience including appropriate Australian experience.
Experience using the National Construction Code, Australian Standards, and construction specifications.
Have a passion for the built environment, with an accurate eye for detail, an open technical mind, and an inquisitive attitude.
Experience using BIM authoring software would be an advantage, but not essential.
Ability to communicate own initiatives, as and when necessary, within a team framework.
Ability to adapt to changing situations, be flexible, set priorities, and manage time effectively.
Ability to multitask.
Accountable and responsible for own work.
Ability to liaise, network and work effectively with others.
Updated 16/12/2021 KR
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