Experienced Graduate / Project Lead

Architectus; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Mentoring program

Registration fee reimbursement

Parental leave

Referral bonus

Novated lease (EVs)

Income protection

Confidential counselling

Diverse workplace

Job summary

Architectus in Sydney is seeking an experienced architect to join our Rail team on key city-shaping projects across Australia. You will contribute from graduate level up to project lead, applying design and delivery excellence with a focus on transport, public space or complex infrastructure.

You will work in our Sydney Studio within a national design and delivery leadership group, using Revit, Rhino and Adobe to develop concepts, documentation and construction delivery strategies while building

Qualifications

• Eligibility for APE registration.
• 2–8+ years post-graduation experience.
• Strong Revit and 3D modelling (Rhino preferred) and Adobe skills.
• Rail experience highly desired.
• Design communication skills to convey design concepts.
• Experience on large-scale, complex public projects.
• Knowledge of BCA/NCC and Transport Standards.
• Passion for designing for people, places and communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist or lead in the development and implementation of design concepts.
• Prepare architectural documentation across project stages to an advanced standard.
• Coordinate procurement and construction delivery.
• Report progress to Project Lead / Principal on objectives, progress, resources and finances.
• Identify problems that might affect project quality, milestones or finance and make recommendations to resolve them.
• Establish and nurture relationships with clients and external project contacts; collaborate with internal teams.
• Attend site visits.
• Contribute to our vibrant culture and help foster a community of likeminded individuals

Skills

Revit

Rhino (3D modelling)

Adobe

Rail experience

Design communication

Large-scale projects

BCA/NCC knowledge

Education

Eligible for APE registration

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About Architectus

We design to make a positive and lasting impact on people, cities, and communities. We’re a multidisciplinary practice with national reach and deep expertise, enabling us to achieve design excellence at scale.

Our 800+ architects, interior designers, landscape architects, urban planners, urban designers, digital experts, and wayfinding specialists collaborate across 13 studios in Australia and New Zealand, working on projects of every type and size. This makes us the largest, most versatile design practice in our region.

Through a thoughtful, integrated approach to design, we form genuine partnerships with our clients and collaborators to create meaningful and resilient places that endure.

About The Role

With a number of upcoming rail projects, we are seeking candidates from experienced graduate up to project lead level.

Working in our Sydney Studio with a national team of design and delivery leaders within the Rail sector, you will play a key role working on key city shaping projects across Australia. We are looking for someone who prides themselves on design and delivery excellence and ideally, you will have in interest in working on transport projects, public space or complex infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist and / or lead in the development and implementation of design concepts, including in project briefing, predesign and conceptual design.
• Prepare architectural documentation including detailed design, renderings and presentations required across all project stages to an advanced standard. Coordinate effective project delivery, including overseeing procurement and construction delivery.
• Report regularly to Project Lead / Principal on projects, including objectives, progress, resources and finances.
• Identify any problems that might affect project quality, milestones or finance and make recommendations to resolve them.
• Establish and nurture good relationships with clients and external project contacts. Work collaboratively withy internal staff and teams.
• Attend site visits
• Contribute to our vibrant culture and help foster a community of likeminded individuals

About You

• Qualifications that meets eligibility requirements for APE registration
• 2 - 8+ years post-graduation experience
• Strong Revit and 3D modelling (Rhino preferred) and Adobe skills
• Rail experience is highly desired
• Design communication skills to convey design concepts through imagery and diagrams
• Preferred prior experience on large-scale, complex public projects
• Working knowledge and experience applying the requirements of the BCA/NCC and other relevant standards such as the Transport Standards
• A passion for designing for people, places and communities

Employee Benefits

• Flexible work options including recuperation time and work from home days
• Access to industry experts through our in-house mentoring program
• Reimbursement of architecture registration fees
• Generous paid parental leave: 16 weeks primary carers, 4 weeks secondary carers
• $5,000 employee referral bonus and novated lease options for electric vehicles
• Income protection insurance to cover part of your wage if you’re unable to work
• Access to confidential counselling, wellbeing, legal and financial advice
• Supportive and diverse workplace culture

Architectus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. This role requires a valid Australian or New Zealand work visa. All applicants will be notified of an outcome as soon as possible or once the recruitment process is complete.