Associate Architect: Lead Complex, Sustainable Projects

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexible work policy

Parental leave benefits

Training and development opportunities

Study assistance

Job summary

Hassell Melbourne is seeking an Associate to lead the delivery of complex architectural projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams and building trusted relationships with clients and collaborators. You will contribute to the continued growth of the Melbourne studio while shaping projects that create lasting value for clients and communities.

Working across sectors including rail, health, infrastructure, multi-residential, commercial, workplace and education, you will mentor architects, champion

Qualifications

• A degree in Architecture and registration as an Architect (or eligibility for registration in Australia).
• Proven experience leading the delivery of complex architectural projects or significant project packages in the Australian market.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating consultants across multiple project stages.
• Strong design, technical and project delivery capabilities with balance of quality, technical excellence and commercial outcomes.
• Experience managing programmes, resources, budgets and client expectations within complex environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative leadership with mentoring and development focus.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of long-term client relationships and growth.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM-enabled project delivery.
• Passion for sustainable, innovative, people-centred design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex architectural projects or significant workstreams from concept through to completion.
• Inspire design excellence balancing creativity, sustainability, technical rigour and commercial outcomes.
• Lead multidisciplinary consultant teams managing scope, programme, resources, budgets and risk.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders as a project leader.
• Contribute to winning new work through client engagement, proposals and presentations.
• Lead, mentor and develop architects and emerging designers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive team culture.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement and sustainable design practices.
• Uphold Hassell's values by collaborating across disciplines and exploring new possibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Collaboration

Team management

Business development

Design leadership

Education

Architecture degree

Architect registration (or eligible)

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

Hassell Melbourne is seeking an Associate to lead the delivery of complex architectural projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams and building trusted relationships with clients and collaborators. You will contribute to the continued growth of the Melbourne studio while shaping projects that create lasting value for clients and communities.

Working across sectors including rail, health, infrastructure, multi-residential, commercial, workplace and education, you will mentor architects, champion