Architectural Documenter | Design & Documentation

RMA Pty Ltd; Woollahra Municipal Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors (RMA) in Sydney is seeking an experienced Architectural Documenter to translate design intent into highly resolved, buildable residential architecture. You will work with Rob Mills and the studio's architects to push detailing, proportion, and design resolution while maintaining RMA standards.

The role focuses on documentation-led work beyond basic drawings, with responsibility for coordinating consultants, reviewing documentation, and mentoring junior staff to

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' relevant architectural experience.
• Strong experience documenting high-quality residential projects.
• Advanced Revit proficiency.
• Understanding of the NCC and Australian Standards.
• Clear, collaborative and highly organised communication.

Responsibilities

• Documentation: Produce highly resolved residential architectural documentation.
• Revit: Develop and coordinate project documentation in Revit.
• Design Resolution: Translate design intent into refined outcomes.
• Detailing: Resolve architectural details with accuracy and design consideration.
• Coordination: Integrate architectural and consultant information.
• Design Contribution: Identify opportunities to improve resolution and design quality.
• Quality: Review documentation for accuracy, consistency and design intent.
• Mentorship: Support junior staff in documentation, detailing and standards.

Skills

Architectural judgement

Technical detailing

Communication & collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

The RMA Paddington Studio

The Practice

Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors (RMA) is a practice defined by clarity, discipline, and the pursuit of residential perfection. We create award-winning spaces on exceptional land, both nationally and internationally. Our Sydney studio is seeking an experienced Architectural Documenter who combines strong technical capability with creativity, architectural judgement and a genuine interest in exceptional residential design.

The Opportunity

This is a documentation-led architectural role for someone who wants to do more than simply produce drawings.

You will work alongside Rob Mills and our experienced architects to translate design intent into highly resolved, coordinated and buildable architecture, while contributing your own judgement to detailing, proportion and design resolution.

The Role

• Documentation: Produce highly resolved residential architectural documentation.
• Revit: Develop and coordinate project documentation in Revit.
• Design Resolution: Translate design intent into refined and buildable outcomes.
• Detailing: Resolve architectural details with accuracy and design consideration.
• Coordination: Integrate architectural and consultant information.
• Design Contribution: Identify opportunities to improve resolution and design quality.
• Quality: Review documentation for accuracy, consistency and design intent.
• Mentorship: Support junior staff in documentation, detailing and RMA standards.

Your Profile

• Experience: Minimum 4 years' relevant architectural experience.
• Residential: Strong experience documenting high-quality residential projects.
• Revit: Advanced Revit proficiency.
• Technical Ability: Strong detailing and documentation skills.
• Design Judgement: Strong design sensibility and architectural judgement.
• Knowledge: Understanding of the NCC and Australian Standards.
• Communication: Clear, collaborative and highly organised.

Why Join RMA?

• Global Reach: Contribute to a portfolio of work that is celebrated internationally.
• High-Performance Culture: Work within a team that values longevity, discipline, and career progression.
• Legacy: Join a practice that is setting the global standard for how life is lived in great design.