Senior Architect / Associate - Tertiary Sector Lead

Bespoke Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Studio culture of innovation

Work-life balance

Diverse project opportunities

Job summary

Bespoke Careers is seeking a Senior Architect to lead flagship tertiary education projects in Melbourne. You will guide design teams from concept through construction, shaping university campuses and research facilities with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

You will drive sector strategy, manage key university relationships, and coordinate documentation via Revit. A senior, strategic thinker with strong communication will excel in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years local post-graduate experience in tertiary education projects.
• Proven track record with university or higher education campuses.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of flagship tertiary education projects from concept to construction.
• Drive sector strategy and establish the studio as a leader in university design.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure innovative, functional outcomes.
• Coordinate technical detailing using Revit and ensure precise documentation.
• Contribute to business development through tertiary sector connections.
• Manage and mentor design teams, maintain timelines and budgets.
• Represent the studio at industry events and build university partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring design teams

Strategic planning

Communication

Project governance

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Are you an experienced Architect with a passion for shaping higher education environments and reimagining tertiary experiences? Join a design focused studio celebrated for innovation and a collaborative culture, where your expertise will directly influence the future of tertiary education spaces. This role offers a once-in-a-career opportunity to build and lead the sector, working on transformative projects. As the dedicated sector lead, you’ll be at the forefront of strategic planning with industry university partners, bringing visionary concepts to life and elevating the studio’s reputation within the tertiary sector. Your leadership will be pivotal in redefining student engagement and campus renewal, making this role both impactful and inspiring.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of flagship tertiary education projects, taking full ownership from concept through to construction.
• Drive sector strategy by fostering tertiary relationships and establishing the studio as a leader in university and higher education design.
• Collaborate closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure innovative, functional, and sustainable outcomes.
• Coordinate and oversee technical detailing using Revit, ensuring precise documentation aligned with project goals.
• Contribute to business development, leveraging tertiary sector connections to secure future project opportunities.
• Manage and mentor design teams, inspiring creative excellence while maintaining project timelines and budgets.
• Represent the studio at industry events, strengthening tertiary sector reputation and establishing key university partnerships.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 10+ years’ local post-graduate experience, with strong tertiary project credentials – university, research facilities, or higher education campuses.
• Proven track record working directly with university project managers and tertiary stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing complex design projects within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Proficiency in Revit and still on the tools.
• Strong understanding of tertiary sector principles, contemporary higher education trends, and campus planning.
• Ambitious and strategic thinker with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in leading or managing design teams at a senior level, with a holistic project oversight approach.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, complemented by an engaging and supportive studio environment.
• A dynamic, inspiring studio culture that values innovation, diversity, and excellence.
• A commitment to work-life balance, ensuring a healthy and motivating workplace.
• Be part of a forward-thinking innovative design studio.

Consultant

Jenna Harrold

Principal - Strategic Appointments

[e-mail]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-harrold-494b2289/

Reference number: 74140
Profession:ArchitectureSenior Architect

Company: Bespoke Careers
Date posted: 9th Sep, 2026