Registered Architect (Partner)

Integrated Human Resourcing; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring by senior leadership

Job summary

Integrated Human Resourcing on the Gold Coast seeks an experienced Registered Architect to progress into a shareholder role under a three-year succession plan. You will influence strategy, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships while guiding growth and governance.

This is a leadership-focused opportunity in an established Gold Coast practice, offering long-term ownership, industry involvement, and a pathway to partnership within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Registered Architect with Australian recognition.
• 10+ years in architecture.
• Proven leadership of project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead beyond delivery into leadership, business performance and ownership.
• Manage and strengthen key client, consultant and stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee project performance, resourcing, profitability and delivery standards.
• Drive quality assurance, technical excellence and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Strategic thinking

People management

Education

Registered Architect (Australia)

Tools

Contracts

Procurement

Construction administration

Job description

Gold Coast Mc, Australia

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

This could be theopportunity you've been waiting for.

The Business

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

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

Working closely with theexisting Directors, you will play an active role in shaping the future of thepractice, influencing strategic decisions, mentoring the team, strengtheningclient relationships and driving sustainable growth.

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

The Opportunity

• As a future Partner / shareholder, your focus will extendbeyond project delivery into leadership, business performance and the long-termsuccess of the practice.
• Providing leadership across projects, peopleand business operations
• Managing and strengthening key client,consultant and stakeholder relationships
• Overseeing project performance, resourcing,profitability and delivery standards
• Driving quality assurance, technicalexcellence and risk management across the practice
• Mentoring and developing Architects,Graduates and technical staff
• Contributing to strategic planning, businessimprovement initiatives and growth objectives
• Supporting business development andidentifying opportunities for repeat and new work
• Representing the practice within the industryand broader business community
• Helping shape studio culture, leadershipcapability and future succession planning
• Working alongside the existing Directors toinfluence the future direction of the business

The Successful Candidate:

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

What Success Looks Like After 12 Months

• Recognised as a trusted leader by both staffand clients
• Providing strategic input into businessoperations and growth initiatives
• Successfully leading major projects and keyclient relationships
• Improving project performance, accountabilityand studio efficiency
• Playing an active role in mentoring anddeveloping the next generation of architects
• Contributing positively to profitability,culture and business performance
• Established as a key member of the leadershipteam and progressing toward shareholder status

Why Join This Business?

• Succession planning and long-termcareer progression
• Diverse and varied project portfolio
• Direct access to experienced leadership andindustry events and strong mentoring
• Ability to influence and lead projects fromconcept through to delivery
• Flexible working arrangements that recogniseindividual needs
• Quality-focused business with establishedsystems and professional standards
• Prime location offering a lifestyle-orientedworkplace culture on the Gold Coast
• Varied and challenging work that supportsboth technical and leadership development