Senior Architect

Education | Melbourne

About Architectus

We design to make a positive and lasting impact on people, cities, and communities. We’re a multidisciplinary practice with national reach and deep expertise, enabling us to achieve design excellence at scale.

Our 800+ architects, interior designers, landscape architects, urban planners, urban designers, digital experts, and wayfinding specialists collaborate across 13 studios in Australia and New Zealand, working on projects of every type and size. This makes us the largest, most versatile design practice in our region.

Through a thoughtful, integrated approach to design, we form genuine partnerships with our clients and collaborators to create meaningful and resilient places that endure.

About The Role

Working within our Melbourne studio and as part of our Education team, you will play a key role in leading the design and delivery of complex, high-quality projects from the front end through to completion.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Architect who is confident taking ownership of projects, working directly withclients and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams. You will bringstrong design capability, technicalexpertise and a collaborative approach, with the ability to confidently lead projects from briefing and concept through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities Include

Lead projects from briefing and concept design through to documentation and delivery, taking ownership of project outcomes end-to-endBuild strong relationships with clients, leading client briefings, presentations and project discussionsDevelop detailed project briefs and ensure client requirements are clearly understood and reflected throughout the design processLead and coordinate project teams, consultants and key stakeholders to ensure successful project deliveryPrepare and oversee high-quality design and technical documentation, with a strong focus on Revit deliveryProactively identify and resolve design, technical and coordination issues throughout the project lifecycleKeep the Project Leader and wider team informed of key project, design, technical and delivery considerations

About You

We look forward to welcoming an experienced and design-focused architect who brings:

6-15 years’ professional experience, ideally with experience leading projects from briefing through to deliveryDemonstrated experience working as a Project Leader or leading the front end of projectsStrong Revit skills and confidence producing and overseeing high-quality documentationStrong client-facing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to confidently lead client meetings, presentations and briefingsDemonstrated experience developing and managing detailed client briefs and translating requirements into successful design outcomesStrong project coordination skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and consultantsExperience delivering projects end-to-end, with a strong understanding of the relationship between design, documentation and deliveryStrong design communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate design concepts through drawings, imagery and presentationsExperience across the Education sector would be highly regardedWorking knowledge and experience applying the requirements of the BCA/NCC and other relevant standardsA collaborative approach, strong attention to detail and a passion for design excellence

Employee Benefits

With a focus on corporate social responsibility and environmental initiatives, you’ll appreciate our welcoming, community-driven atmosphere. Here’s some of what we offer our team:

Flexible work options including recuperation time and work from home daysAccess to industry experts through our in-house mentoring programReimbursement of architecture registration feesGenerous paid parental leave: 16 weeks for primary carers, 4 weeks for secondary carers$5,000 employee referral bonus and novated lease options for electric vehiclesIncome protection insurance to cover part of your wage ifyou’re unable to workAccess to confidential counselling, wellbeing, legal and financial adviceSupportive and diverse workplace culture

To Apply

Don’t miss this opportunity to become part of the Architectus team. Suitable applicants are encouraged to submit their resume and portfolio via the'Apply' button.

Architectus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. This role requires a valid Australian or New Zealand work visa. All applicants will be notified of an outcome as soon as possible or once the recruitment process is complete.