Principal Architect

Moliago; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided laptop

Employer-provided phone

Career advancement opportunities

Staff social events

Hybrid working

Job summary

Moliago is seeking a Principal Architect to lead architectural project delivery near Brisbane’s CBD. The role requires architect registration and at least eight years postgraduate experience, with advanced BIM skills and end-to-end project coordination.

It offers hybrid working, a salary of $125,000–$150,000 per year, and opportunities for career advancement and staff recognition. Responsibilities include directing project delivery, building client relationships, mentoring staff, and

Qualifications

• Must be registered as an architect.
• Eight years of postgraduate experience required.
• Advanced BIM software skills (Revit) and industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Direct project delivery against schedules, quality, financial targets and briefs.
• Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Manage architectural staff and mentor junior team members.
• Uphold professional standards, quality controls and risk management, ensuring registration obligations.
• Lead and improve studio operations, systems and technical expertise.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationships

Staff mentoring

Project coordination

Communication

Tools

Revit

Job description

This full-time Principal Architect role near Brisbane’s CBD leads architectural project delivery, client relationships, business development, staff mentoring and studio improvement, requiring architect registration, at least eight years of postgraduate experience, advanced BIM software skills, end-to-end project coordination and knowledge of building codes and legislation. The position offers hybrid working, an annual salary of $125,000–$150,000, career advancement opportunities, a collaborative workplace, staff recognition and social events, plus an employer-provided laptop and phone.

Shape project outcomes and help grow an architectural business as its Principal Architect. This full-time leadership position combines architectural and design service delivery with commercial development, staff mentoring and studio improvement.

POSITION AND PACKAGE

Based at the practice’s office near Brisbane’s CBD, the role offers hybrid working and a competitive annual salary of $125,000–$150,000. Benefits include career advancement opportunities, a collaborative workplace, staff social events, company recognition, and an employer-provided laptop and phone.

THE PRACTICE

This award-winning building design practice develops innovative design solutions for projects throughout South Queensland.

YOUR LEADERSHIP REMIT

You will provide architectural and design services across the practice’s business entities while helping strengthen its architectural operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Directing project delivery against agreed schedules, quality expectations, financial targets and client briefs.
• Building client relationships, supporting business development and contributing to the growth of the architectural business.
• Managing architectural employees and supporting the learning and professional development of staff, graduates and students.
• Upholding professional standards, maintaining quality controls, managing risk and meeting applicable registration obligations.
• Contributing to studio leadership and improving operations, systems, workplace culture and technical expertise.

EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES

You will need registration as an architect and at least eight years of postgraduate experience.

Your technical and project background should include:

• Advanced proficiency in Revit.
• Independent coordination of projects spanning site acquisition through to completed construction.
• Experience bringing together consultants and stakeholders, alongside managing client relationships.
• Confidence interpreting architectural drawings and technical documentation.
• Up-to-date understanding of BCA/NCC requirements and applicable industry legislation, standards and codes.
• Excellent organisational ability, including managing your own workload to meet demanding deadlines. Familiarity with project-management software is advantageous.
• Advanced capability with office productivity applications, including team communication and collaboration software.
• Experience guiding and mentoring less-experienced colleagues.

HOW YOU WORK

The role calls for a professional, adaptable leader who values accuracy and pays close attention to detail. Strong spoken and written English, a cooperative approach and a willingness to support developing team members are essential.

Working hours: Full-time

Work arrangement: Hybrid

Experience: 5–10 years

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