Adelaide Studio Lead: Shape a New Studio & Growth

Arcadia Landscape Architecture; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Fully paid annual industry membership

Daily lunch and snacks in-studio

Bi-annual events and team ski trip

Job summary

Arcadia Landscape Architecture is opening a new studio in Adelaide and seeks a bold, passionate leader to build it from the ground up. As Studio Lead, you will define the studio's identity, people, and work from day one, turning growth strategy into real projects and profitability.

You'll direct world-class landscape work, mentor rising talent, and set the creative and commercial tone for a studio built to last, supported by Arcadia's eight-studio network across Australia and New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or equivalent qualification in architecture with horticulture or ecology training.
• Current registration with a relevant governing body, such as AILA.
• Strong commercial acumen across studio profitability, forecasting and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Build and shape the Adelaide studio's identity, culture, and team from day one.
• Direct landscape work and set design direction for the studio.
• Champion recruitment, performance management, and career coaching to grow and retain top-tier talent.
• Manage project lifecycles including budgets, productivity, and design expectations while maintaining clear client engagement.
• Monitor industry trends and evaluate strategic opportunities to support bid development and studio expansion.
• Lead the execution of the Studio's business plan, ensuring team accountability and the delivery of high-quality work.
• Own the P&L, balance sheets, and forecasting in collaboration with the CFO to drive studio profitability and revenue growth.
• Champion safety leadership, ensuring all project teams treat health and environment systems as a top priority.

Skills

Leadership

Landscape architecture

Mentoring

Design software

Education

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

Equivalent architecture qualification with horticulture/ecology training

Tools

Architectural software

Job description

Arcadia Landscape Architecture is opening a new studio in Adelaide and seeks a bold, passionate leader to build it from the ground up. As Studio Lead, you will define the studio's identity, people, and work from day one, turning growth strategy into real projects and profitability.

You'll direct world-class landscape work, mentor rising talent, and set the creative and commercial tone for a studio built to last, supported by Arcadia's eight-studio network across Australia and New Zealand.