Architectural Designer - Documentation & Delivery

seek.com.au; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

This hands-on architectural documentation role focuses on turning design intent into clear, coordinated drawings. You’ll work across the full project lifecycle from early design through DA, CC, CDC, tender and construction-stage documentation with autonomy and consultant coordination.

About you: a degree in architecture or building design, 3+ years post-graduate experience, and strong Revit skills (AutoCAD a plus).

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-graduate experience in architectural documentation.
• Experience preparing documentation for approval and construction.
• Exposure to commercial, multi-residential, or mixed-use projects.
• Working knowledge of NCC/BCA, Australian Standards, and NSW planning approvals.
• Strong Revit skills preferred; AutoCAD experience also well regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare architectural drawings and documentation packages for various project types.
• Progress DA, CC, CDC, tender, and construction documentation through phases.
• Develop functional design responses to site constraints.
• Coordinate with consultants and integrate input into the architectural set.
• Update drawings to NCC/NSW standards and council comments.
• Create presentation material, schedules, details, and drawing amendments as projects evolve.
• Partner with the principal designer to hit deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Skills

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Diploma of Building Design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys the technical side of architecture — turning design intent into clear, coordinated, buildable documentation. You'll work across the full project lifecycle, from early design through DA, CC, CDC, tender, and construction-stage documentation, with genuine autonomy and direct exposure to consultant coordination and compliance problem-solving.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing architectural drawings and documentation packages for residential, childcare, commercial, and mixed-use projects
• Progressing DA, CC, CDC, tender, and construction documentation from design development through to issue
• Developing practical, functional design responses to project and site constraints
• Coordinating with structural, civil, hydraulic, fire, access, acoustic, traffic, and landscape consultants, and integrating their input into the architectural set
• Working through compliance-related drawing updates arising from NCC, Australian Standards, council controls, and certifier comments
• Preparing presentation material, schedules, details, and drawing amendments as projects evolve
• Partnering with the principal designer and project team to hit deadlines without compromising drawing quality
• Communicating clearly and professionally with the team and external consultants

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Diploma of Building Design, or equivalent
• At least 3 years' post-graduate experience in architectural documentation or building design
• A track record preparing documentation for approval and for construction
• Exposure to commercial, multi-residential, or mixed-use projects (highly regarded)
• Working knowledge of NCC/BCA, Australian Standards, and NSW planning approval pathways (highly regarded)
• Strong Revit skills preferred; AutoCAD experience also well regarded
• Comfortable in Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office
• Accurate, coordinated documentation habits and a sharp eye for detail
• Confident working independently, managing your own workload, and taking initiative on technical issues
• Clear communicator who works well in a small, close-knit team

About us

We're an established architecture practice with a diverse pipeline of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. We're a small practice where your work is visible and your input matters — no getting lost in a large team.