Registered Architect (Partner)

Recruit Collective; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Lifestyle on Gold Coast

Job summary

Recruit Collective on the Gold Coast seeks an experienced Registered Architect to move beyond delivery and enter a structured three-year succession toward shareholder status. You will lead projects, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships while shaping the practice's strategic direction.

Join a respected Gold Coast firm with a clear long-term vision, mentorship from Directors, and a flexible, lifestyle-oriented workplace suitable for senior leadership and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Registered Architect, recognised in Australia, with 10–15+ years of experience.
• Proven leadership of project teams and client relationships.
• Strong understanding of contracts, procurement and construction delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across projects, people and business operations.
• Strengthen key client and stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee project performance, resourcing, profitability and delivery standards.
• Mentor Architects, Graduates and technical staff.
• Contribute to strategic planning and growth objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Strategic thinking

Education

Registered Architect (Australia)

Job description

Feeling like you're capable of more, but haven't been given a genuine pathway to ownership?

This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

The Business

Based on the Gold Coast, close to public transport, great cafés and walking distance to the beach, this established architectural practice has built a strong reputation for delivering thoughtful, commercially successful projects across a diverse portfolio.

With a strong pipeline of work and a clear long-term vision, the Directors are seeking an experienced Registered Architect who is ready to step beyond project delivery and are ready to enter the business as a shareholder on a structured three-year succession plan.

Working closely with the existing Directors, you will play an active role in shaping the future of the practice, influencing strategic decisions, mentoring the team, strengthening client relationships and driving sustainable growth.

For the right individual, this represents a genuine succession and ownership opportunity within an established and respected Gold Coast practice.

The Opportunity

As a future Partner / shareholder, your focus will extend beyond project delivery into leadership, business performance and the long-term success of the practice.

• Providing leadership across projects, people and business operations
• Managing and strengthening key client, consultant and stakeholder relationships
• Overseeing project performance, resourcing, profitability and delivery standards
• Driving quality assurance, technical excellence and risk management across the practice
• Mentoring and developing Architects, Graduates and technical staff
• Contributing to strategic planning, business improvement initiatives and growth objectives
• Supporting business development and identifying opportunities for repeat and new work
• Representing the practice within the industry and broader business community
• Helping shape studio culture, leadership capability and future succession planning
• Working alongside the existing Directors to influence the future direction of the business

The Successful Candidate

• Registered Architect (Recognised in Australia)
• 10-15+ years industry experience
• Proven experience delivering projects through all stages
• Strong commercial and multi-residential or government project exposure
• Demonstrated leadership of project teams
• Strong understanding of contracts, procurement and construction administration
• Financially and commercially aware of the current, local market
• Proven experience mentoring and developing emerging junior architects
• Looking for a long-term, sustainable leadership opportunity rather than simply the next project or position

What Success Looks Like After 12 Months

• Recognised as a trusted leader by both staff and clients
• Providing strategic input into business operations and growth initiatives
• Successfully leading major projects and key client relationships
• Improving project performance, accountability and studio efficiency
• Playing an active role in mentoring and developing the next generation of architects
• Contributing positively to profitability, culture and business performance
• Established as a key member of the leadership team and progressing toward shareholder status

Why Join This Business?

• Genuine pathway to becoming a shareholder through a structured three-year plan
• Rare opportunity to join an established practice at Partner / Director level
• Strong succession planning and long-term career progression
• Diverse and varied project portfolio
• Direct access to experienced leadership and industry events and strong mentoring
• Ability to influence and lead projects from concept through to delivery
• Flexible working arrangements that recognise individual needs
• Quality-focused business with established systems and professional standards
• Prime location, offering a lifestyle-oriented workplace on the Gold Coast
• Varied and challenging work that supports both technical and leadership development

Next Steps?

Should this sound like an opportunity for you, submit your updated resume and cover letter via Seek or you are welcome to email [e-mail] or call 07 759 for a further, confidential discussion.