Workplace Design Strategist - Expression of Interest

As workplaces continue to evolve, we’re interested in connecting with experienced professionals working across workplace strategy, design strategy and spatial consulting.

We’re open to conversations with people at different stages of their career — from experienced Workplace Strategists through to Senior Workplace Strategists — who bring curiosity, insight and a strong understanding of people, culture and place.

About the Opportunity

This is an opportunity to help shape projects at the intersection of workplace, strategy, design and organisational change.

You may currently work within:

• A workplace strategy or change consultancy
• Interior design or architecture
• A property or client-side advisory environment
• A multidisciplinary design practice

You’ll contribute to projects that explore how organisations work, how people experience space, and how environments can better support culture, performance, collaboration and wellbeing.

Our work spans commercial workplace, education, mixed-use, civic, cultural and urban environments.

Depending on your experience level, you may:

• Lead or support workplace and design strategy projects
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder engagement and visioning sessions
• Develop workplace insights, briefing strategies and spatial recommendations
• Translate research and data into clear, practical outcomes
• Partner with design teams throughout project delivery
• Support client relationships, submissions and business development
• Mentor emerging strategists and contribute to growing the practice

About You

We’re interested in hearing from people who bring a mix of strategic thinking, creativity and commercial awareness.

You have:

• Experience in workplace strategy, design strategy or spatial consulting
• Strong understanding of workplace trends, future of work and organisational change
• Research, facilitation and stakeholder engagement capability
• Experience working alongside architecture and interior design teams
• Ability to connect people, culture and business needs to spatial outcomes
• Confidence presenting ideas and influencing clients
• Curiosity, empathy and a collaborative mindset

Experience across commercial workplace projects is essential.

Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits to support their development and well-being:

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A balanced work-life schedule with reasonable working hours
• 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 

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.

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 professional portfolio. Please note that we do not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.