JOBS NEWS: Who’s moving and shaking the industry in this week’s edition of Jobs News includes multiple new appointments by equally-gendered studio Plus Architecture, a new managing principal and chief operating officer for ARM Architecture, a third director for ASPECT Studios Melbourne, and more…
Equal gender appointments as Plus Architecture expands practice
Plus Architecture has announced a series of promotions and appointments across its Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane studios in its 25th year of operation.
The six appointments have an equal balance of gender representation, director Patric Przeradzki says inclusivity has been central to the company’s recruitment, remuneration, advancement, mentoring and promotion processes for many years.
Mr Przeradzki said: “Driven by a passionate workforce of over 200 creatives from a range of social and cultural backgrounds, we uphold an ongoing commitment to providing our clients with a diverse range of talent and design expertise.”
The award-winning practice provides services in master planning and city making, multi-residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, and is currently further developing its transport, infrastructure, health and wellness sectors.
Candice Ng, an architect with 12 years of experience at the firm, has been promoted to principal architect at the practice’s Melbourne studio. She has worked part-time while balancing motherhood with her career as an architect, and has delivered key projects across sectors including the mixed-use 600 Collins, the multi-residential Galleria, and the commercial VicUrban Logis Industrial Park over the last decade at the studio.
“It’s not always easy to find a workplace in this industry with such inclusive policies to help you thrive especially while I was balancing motherhood,” said Ms Ng.
The studio “supported me in reaching this career milestone through valuable training, mentoring opportunities and flexible working arrangements that include working part-time. Being part of this practice has been a really fulfilling professional experience in my career.”
Jonathon Ng has been promoted to senior associate in Perth, following growth in Western Australia since the firm opened its Perth studio in 2017. Mr Ng has 15 years of experience delivering projects across the mixed-use and multi-residential sectors, including most recently at Hillam Architects.
Kim Ling, Nicholas Putrasia and Giordana Vizzari have been promoted to associates, also at the Perth studio.
Ms Ling is an interior designer with over 10 years of experience in multi-residential, luxury single residential, retail and commercial fit-outs and institutional interior design projects. Mr Putrasia has 10 years of experience in architecture (with a big chunk of time at ??Kerry Hill Architects), leading multi-disciplinary teams throughout the design process, managing client’s expectations, project time and budget. Ms Vizzari has more than eight years’ experience in the industry across a wide range of projects, and previously worked for Hames Sharley.
In Brisbane, Anthony Tai has been hired in the role of associate. He was previously at Buchan Group, and also worked for Hassell and Cottee Parker Architects. Mr Tai has experience in retail, mixed-use, multi-residential, master planning and commercial projects.
Lucy Carruthers joins ARM Architecture as managing principal and chief operating officer
Lucy Carruthers has joined the senior leadership team of ??ARM Architecture as managing principal and chief operating officer. With 30 years’ experience across a range of sectors, her most recent previous position was at Aurecon.
Third director for ASPECT Studios Melbourne
ASPECT Studios has appointed Jasmine Ong as the director of its Melbourne studio, alongside fellow directors Kirsten Bauer and Matthew Mackay. Ms Ong is the national director and company secretary of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, and has more than 20 years’ experience in design, studio management and business leadership. She has led projects across Australia, the UK, the Middle East, and China.
She said: “I’m hopeful my experience across two decades will be useful, and I can’t wait to build on the success of the studio with Kirsten Bauer and Matt Mackay.”
New principal for Architectus
Strategic planner Tim Moore has been appointed as a new principal at Architectus, joining its national urban design and planning team. With over 25 years of planning experience covering rural, suburban, inner city and CBD settings, Mr Moore has consulted with government and private sector clients on urban design and project management, and strategic planning. He was also a member of the Sydney East Joint Regional Planning Panel from its inception in 2009.
Supply chain logistics provider Qube
Ben Pratt has started as director of corporate affairs at Qube, a nationwide supply chain logistics provider.
The senior corporate affairs executive has nearly 20 years of experience managing corporate affairs, government relations and reputational risk. He was previously the general manager of corporate affairs, sustainability and community at energy infrastructure company APA Group.
Supply Nation new chief executive Jodie Taylor takes the reins from Laura Berry
Jodie Taylor has commenced as the new chief executive at non-profit Supply Nation, an organisation that aims to grow the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business sector through the promotion of supplier diversity in Australia.
Ms Taylor, a descendent of the Warramunga people in the Northern Territory, a former ABC journalist, and experienced senior executive across government and the corporate sector, joined the organisation in March 2020 after running her own consulting business. She comes with 20 years’ experience in reputation and crisis management, stakeholder engagement, business improvement, corporate affairs, and cultural transformation.
She took over from Laura Berry who was in the role for seven years and led the non-profit from 350 to more than 3,567 Indigenous suppliers and 120 to 636 members across corporate, government and the not-for-profit sectors.
Co-chair Michael McLeod said: “Jodie’s decades of experience in customer service, leadership and stakeholder management and her clear dedication to the ongoing success of Supply Nation set her in good stead. Her communication, media and marketing skills, together with her strategic understanding of the business and its future direction, gives her a strong foundation to build upon and we are thrilled with her elevation into the role”.
Ms Taylor said since she joined the organisation she has seen continual growth in both the corporate and government membership, and the number of Indigenous businesses.
“I’m very much looking forward to building on this growth as we transition into a new business environment following the COVID-19 pandemic and working with our stakeholders to drive our vision of a prosperous, vibrant and sustainable Indigenous business sector.”
New chief executive for “green” battery manufacturer
European “green” sodium-ion battery manufacturer Altris AB has appointed Martin Anderlind as chief executive, as of 1 September 2022. Mr Anderlind is joining the company from lithium-ion battery developer Northvolt.
The world leading sodium-ion technology company manufactures batteries from sustainable, low cost and abundant materials (iron, air, salt and wood). Sodium-based batteries are energy dense, nonflammable, more environmentally friendly and even less expensive than lithium-ion batteries.
Torbjörn Sternsjö, chairman of the board at Altris AB said the appointment was important for the company’s development:
“Sodium-ion battery technology is an immense business opportunity and we strongly believe that Altris has a huge potential, with its leading-edge technology, to grasp an extensive share of the global market. In order to succeed it is absolutely crucial for Altris to have the right CEO at the helm to lead and develop the team. Martin’s business background and competence makes him absolutely perfect [for] the role.”
Mr Anderlind said the European automotive industry has “fully embraced electrification”, but sodium-ion batteries are “the next missing piece of the puzzle needed to further speed up the energy transition”.
“These batteries are not only a safer, longer lasting, cheaper and greener alternative – but they [can] also be made out of almost unlimited and readily available raw materials.”
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