Registered Architect - Infrastructure and Residential

MODE; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour week

Collaborative firm

Career development

Mentoring juniors

Referral bonus

Studio network

Job summary

MODE, a Brisbane-based multidisciplinary design practice, seeks an experienced Registered Architect to join the Brisbane Studio on a full-time, permanent basis. You will lead design, documentation and construction outputs while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in Architecture, Australian registration, and knowledge of planning regulations. Proficiency in Revit and BIM is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, consultants and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Proven project coordination and delivery capability across multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual design, design development and construction documentation across multiple sectors.
• Coordinate sub-consultants and approvals while ensuring compliance with codes and WHS requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and support studio operations including fee proposals and tenders.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Tertiary qualification in Architecture recognised in Australia

Architectural Registration

Tools

Revit

BIM workflows

Job description

MODE is built on connection across studios and sectors, collaborating through a multidisciplinary approach. We connect people, place and purpose to shape places that endure, adapt and inspire, creating lasting value for clients and communities.

MODE works across a broad range of sectors including Education, Aviation, Commercial, Health, Hospitality, Residential, Defence, Secure Environments, Sport & Recreation, and Transport and Infrastructure. This diversity enables the practice to respond to complex project environments while maintaining a strong focus on design quality, context and sense of place.

Architect (Registered Architect)

We are looking to expand our team of talented and dedicated people to collaborate on projects throughout Australia and New Zealand. We are seeking an experienced Architect to join our Brisbane Studio in a full time, permanent capacity, supporting our multidisciplinary teams.

If you do not meet all of the requirements or experience of this position please email [e-mail] to discuss other opportunities.

Skills & Experience

Architects work under the direction of the Studio Directors, requiring close working relationships with their project team at MODE to deliver high quality design, documentation and construction outcomes. They will lead their team in a highly effective manner which includes mentoring and overviewing Architects and junior staff as appropriate to meet deadlines and project requirements.

Profile and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will have

Qualifications & Industry Knowledge: Tertiary qualification in Architecture recognised in Australia and current Architectural Registration. Strong understanding of local, state, and national planning regulations, legislation, and construction codes. Project experience in at least 1 of the below sectors highly regarded:

• Infrastructure
• Residential

Design & Technical Capability: Demonstrated experience across multiple project stages with strong design, documentation and technical capability. Ability to contribute to conceptual design, design development and construction documentation.

Project Coordination & Delivery Capability: Proven ability to contribute to project coordination and support delivery of multiple tasks within agreed time, quality and scope parameters.

Stakeholder & Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, consultants and internal teams, and motivation to exceed client expectations. Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.

Design Technology & BIM Capability: Proficiency in Revit and BIM workflows with the ability to contribute to high quality project documentation and coordination. Advanced Revit and BIM knowledge will be highly regarded.

You will be able to

Contribute to Design and Delivery: Prepare conceptual designs, design development documentation and construction documentation across a range of project types and sectors.

Coordinate Compliance and Client Requirements: Assist in coordinating sub-consultants, documentation and approvals while supporting compliance with codes, standards and WHS requirements.

Support Studio Operations: Support studio operations through assisting with fee proposals, tenders and business development activities, while contributing positively to team culture, BIM processes and mentoring of junior staff where appropriate.

• Enjoy full-time pay while working a 37.5-hour week, giving you more time for life outside the studio.
• Join a collaborative, design-led firm with studios across Australia and New Zealand, where creativity, knowledge sharing, and great design are valued.
• Build your career across our studio network, with opportunities to work on diverse projects and transfer between locations.
• Invest in your professional growth through:
• Structured mentoring and career development
• Access to internal and external learning opportunities
• Study leave for approved professional development and registration requirements
• Receive a referral bonus when you help us grow our team by referring successful new employees.
• Be part of a connected studio culture, with regular social events, team celebrations, and opportunities to build lasting professional relationships.

Only applicants successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted, with interviews held immediately.

The ability to apply for and maintain an Australian AGSVA baseline security clearance is highly desirable for this role. Please advise if you currently hold, or previously have held, Baseline Security Clearance.

It is a legal requirement for all Australian employers to ensure any individual they employ has the right to work in Australia, proof of eligibility will be requested in our application process.

Direct Applicants only. We are managing this recruitment directly and are not accepting unsolicited agency or recruiter submissions.