Healthcare Architect

Placements24; Newlands; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Strong project pipeline

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Healthcare Architect to lead the design of state‑of‑the‑art healthcare facilities. You will translate clinical needs into safe, efficient, and therapeutic environments for patients and staff.

Working with multidisciplinary teams and regulators, you will ensure designs meet healthcare codes, infection control, and accessibility standards while guiding project teams to deliver high‑quality facilities.

Qualifications

• Registered professional architect with healthcare design experience.
• Minimum 8 years in healthcare projects with a strong portfolio.
• Deep knowledge of hospital planning, equipment integration, and workflows.
• Proficient in Revit and related design software.
• Solid understanding of healthcare regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design process for healthcare facilities focusing on programming and spatial efficiency.
• Develop detailed architectural plans and specs for medical facilities.
• Collaborate with healthcare pros, engineers, and regulators to meet requirements.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare building codes, accessibility, and infection control.
• Manage project teams and consultants to deliver high-quality architecture.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site analyses for healthcare projects.

Skills

Healthcare design

Architect registration

Revit

Project leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Registered Architect (licensure)

Tools

Revit

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Healthcare Architect to lead the design of state-of-the-art healthcare facilities in Queenstown . This critical role demands a deep understanding of the unique requirements and complexities of designing hospitals, clinics, and medical centers. You will be responsible for translating the functional needs of healthcare providers and patients into safe, efficient, and therapeutic environments. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure that designs meet the highest standards of healthcare design principles, regulatory compliance, and patient well-being. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to the advancement of healthcare infrastructure in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for healthcare facilities, ensuring functional programming and spatial efficiency.
• Develop detailed architectural plans and specifications tailored to medical facilities.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, engineers, and regulatory bodies to meet stringent requirements.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare building codes, accessibility standards, and infection control protocols.
• Manage project teams and consultants to deliver high-quality healthcare architecture.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site analyses for potential healthcare projects.

Requirements

• Registered Professional Architect with specialized experience in healthcare design.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience, with a significant portfolio of completed healthcare projects.
• In-depth knowledge of hospital planning , medical equipment integration, and healthcare workflows.
• Proficiency in Revit and other architectural design software.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the future of healthcare facilities in Queenstown .
• Work on impactful and complex projects with a dedicated team.
• Professional development opportunities focused on healthcare architecture.
• A stable and respected firm with a strong project pipeline.