Creative Senior Architect

RMA Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors (RMA) in Prahran, Melbourne, seeks a highly creative Senior Architect to balance a refined design eye with technical rigour for luxury projects. You will lead end-to-end delivery from concept through construction while mentoring junior colleagues and coordinating with consultants.

Bring 8+ years of post-graduate experience, advanced Revit skills, and a confident, clear communication style to guide high-net-worth clients and elite builders toward exceptional

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-graduate experience in high-end residential or boutique commercial projects.
• Advanced Revit skills essential; translate complex design into refined documentation.

Responsibilities

• Creative Leadership: develop and resolve architectural design with the lead designer.
• End-to-End Ownership: manage Concept, DA, Documentation and Construction phases for prestigious residential projects.
• Strategic Delivery: oversee project programming, budgets, and architectural integrity.
• Stakeholder Mastery: navigate complex stakeholder environments with poise for the ultra-luxury sector.
• Multidisciplinary Leadership: align architecture and interiors for a holistic outcome.
• Mentorship: set standards for documentation and design judgement for junior and mid-level staff.

Tools

Revit

Job description

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 Prahran studio is seeking a highly creative Senior Architect who balances a refined design eye with the technical rigour required to deliver the pinnacle of luxury.

The Opportunity

As Design & Project Lead, you are the custodian of the RMA vision from the first sketch to the final handover. You will own the project lifecycle, acting as the primary interface for high-net-worth clients, specialist consultants, and elite builders.

The Role

Creative Leadership:

Work closely with Rob Mills to develop and resolve architectural design.

End-to-End Ownership:

Lead prestigious residential projects through Concept, DA, Documentation, and high-stakes Construction phases.

Strategic Delivery:

Take full responsibility for project programming, budgets, and architectural integrity.

Stakeholder Mastery:

Navigate complex stakeholder environments with the poise and articulation required for the ultra-luxury sector.

Multidisciplinary Leadership:

Synchronise architecture and interiors to ensure a holistic, seamless outcome.

Mentorship:

Set the standard for documentation and design judgement for our junior and mid-level architects.

Your Profile

Experience:

8+ years of post-graduate experience, with a proven track record of delivering high-end residential or boutique commercial projects.

Technical Excellence:

Advanced Revit skills are essential. You understand how to translate complex design into buildable, refined documentation.

Authority:

You are a confident communicator who can lead a site meeting as effectively as a design workshop.

Judgement:

You possess a deep understanding of materiality, proportion, and the "quiet luxury" that defines the RMA aesthetic.

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.