Senior Architect (Residential / Mixed-Use)

Core Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health & wellbeing

Professional development

Mentoring

Study leave

Team events

Job summary

Core Talent is seeking a Senior Architect to lead residential and mixed-use projects in Sydney. The role focuses on design development, documentation and client engagement, across multiple stages.

The successful candidate will bring 6+ years of experience, strong design and technical skills, and a hands-on approach to mentoring junior staff while coordinating with consultants and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A recognised architecture degree and professional qualification.
• Minimum 6 years’ architectural experience, preferably in residential/multi-residential.
• Strong design and technical capabilities with construction documentation experience.
• Proficiency with Revit and standard design/construction software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to residential and mixed-use projects across multiple stages.
• Develop design concepts and drive design resolution through to documentation.
• Coordinate consultants and manage key project deliverables.
• Engage confidently with clients and project stakeholders.
• Produce and review high-quality construction documentation.
• Support project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Ensure projects are delivered to high design and technical standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Client engagement

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior Architect (Residential / Mixed-Use)

Senior Architect – Sydney – Residential & Mixed-use

• Take ownership of high-quality residential & mixed-use projects from concept through to completion.
• Play a key role in the growth and direction of a collaborative, multidisciplinary studio.
• Access mentoring, CPD, flexible working and genuine opportunities for professional development.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

An established, multidisciplinary design practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, people-focused projects across Australia. The studio works across a diverse portfolio, with a strong focus on design quality, sustainability and creating considered environments.

The team is collaborative, design-led and committed to professional development, providing an environment where experienced architects can take ownership of their work and continue progressing their careers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Senior Architect to join a growing Residential & Mixed-use team in Sydney.

This is a hands-on position suited to an architect with 6-8 years’ experience, strong residential experience and the ability to take projects through multiple stages from early design through to completion.

You will play an important role in design development, consultant coordination and client engagement, with the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and direction of the team.

DUTIES

• Lead and contribute to residential and mixed-use projects across multiple stages.
• Develop design concepts and drive design resolution through to documentation.
• Coordinate consultants and manage key project deliverables.
• Engage confidently with clients and project stakeholders.
• Produce and review high-quality construction documentation.
• Support project teams and contribute to the development of junior staff.
• Help ensure projects are delivered to a high design and technical standard.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Architecture degree and relevant professional qualification.
• 6+ years’ architectural experience, ideally within the residential/multi-residential sector.
• Strong design and technical capabilities.
• Proven experience producing construction documentation.
• Practical Revit experience.
• Strong understanding of project delivery and design resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Confident working with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

CULTURE

The company places people and sustainability at the centre of its approach to design, with a strong emphasis on creating thoughtful, people-centric environments.

The culture is highly collaborative and multidisciplinary, bringing together architects, urban designers, interior designers and landscape architects to develop holistic responses to each project. There is a genuine focus on teamwork, with opportunities for mentoring, formal CPD, industry events and continued professional development.

BENEFITS

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle initiatives.
• Professional development, CPD and industry events.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.
• Study leave and support for further education.
• Regular team and social events.