Lift Design Practitioner (VT)

• Design Practitioner Registration support offered 

• Great benefits and remuneration   

• Join a first-class leadership team who put their people first  

• Global exposure with career development opportunities 

At KONE, you'll find innovation that goes somewhere  

We see a future of smart cities. As an innovation leader in the elevator and escalator industry, our award-winning products and solutions continue to push boundaries, rethinking how we use buildings for life, work and play.  

Our work will take you in different directions  

We are seeking a Lift Design Practitioner (VT) to join our dynamic Product Team based in Mascot, NSW. This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and regulatory knowledge to make a real impact across our business and the communities we serve. 

In this role, you will lead the preparation and verification of regulated designs and issue Design Compliance Declarations (DCDs) under the NSW Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) Act. Collaborating with industry experts, you will drive design excellence to ensure the highest standards of compliance, quality, and customer satisfaction. 

If you are interested in this role but are in the process of obtaining your Design Practitioner Registration (VT) in NSW or meet the minimum requirements to begin the certification process – we would love to hear from you.  

What will you be doing? 

• Work closely with building practitioners, Principal Design Practitioners, and Certifiers to ensure construction activities align with approved designs and regulatory requirements. 
• Prepare and verify regulated designs and issue Design Compliance Declarations (DCDs) under the NSW Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) Act.
• Support the sales and operations teams. 
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders, providing insights and feedback to drive continuous improvement and enhance frontline operations. 
• Manage design variations efficiently, maintaining accurate and comprehensive documentation to support Building Commission NSW compliance and audit obligations. 
• Ensure lift, escalator, and moving walkway systems are fully integrated within regulated buildings and comply with all relevant Building Code of Australia (BCA) requirements.  
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical support to the wider CSE team on relevant building codes, standards, and compliance requirements. 

What are we looking for? 

• Registered Design Practitioner (VT) in NSW is desirable, however if you are currently in the process of obtaining registration or are interested in starting the process – we would love to hear from you.
• To enable Design Practitioner support you will need at least 5 years Vertical Transport Engineering experience in the last 10 years (including 2 years in Australia).
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate with confidence and clarity. 
• Ability to read technical drawings and translate customer needs into technical specifications.
• Proven ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team, while managing time and priorities effectively.

What do we offer? 

• Enjoy career progression opportunities within a global organisation.
• Access a range of benefits that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work.
• Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills.

Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or a citizen New Zealand to apply for this position.