Senior Associate

Architectus Australia Holdings Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

In‑house mentoring program

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Referral bonus and novated leasing

Income protection insurance

Wellbeing support and counselling

Diversity and supportive culture

Registration fee reimbursement

Job summary

Architectus is seeking a senior interior architect to lead the design and delivery of complex interiors on multiple projects. This 18‑month parental leave opportunity focuses on high‑quality outcomes from concept through delivery, partnering with clients, consultants and internal leaders to achieve design, clinical, commercial and people outcomes.

You will lead projects, mentor teams, and collaborate with Design Leaders to ensure design intent, documentation and risk management are aligned with

Qualifications

• Strong design leadership for interior environments
• Proven ability to lead multi-project teams
• Mentoring and developing junior designers
• Excellent client relationship management
• Robust documentation and delivery oversight

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of multiple interiors projects from briefing to completion
• Act as senior design and delivery leader and contribute to studio leadership
• Collaborate with Design Leaders and Project‑In‑Charge to develop concepts and maintain design intent
• Manage project performance across schedule, budget, quality and risk
• Build trusted relationships with clients, clinicians and stakeholders
• Lead, mentor and develop team members to support performance and wellbeing
• Contribute to studio culture, quality and continuous improvement

Job description

About Architectus

We design to make a positive and lasting impact on people, cities, and communities. We're a multi-disciplinary practice with national reach and deep expertise, enabling us to achieve design excellence at scale.

Our 800+ architects, interior designers, landscape architects, urban planners, urban designers, digital experts, and wayfinding specialists collaborate across 13 studios in Australia and New Zealand, working on projects of every type and size. This makes us the largest, most versatile design practice in our region.

Through a thoughtful, integrated approach to design, we form genuine partnerships with our clients and collaborators to create meaningful and resilient places that endure.

About the Role

This is an exciting 18-month parental leave opportunity to play a senior leadership role delivering high-quality interior design outcomes across complex projects. You'll lead projects and teams from early concept through to delivery, partnering closely with clients, consultants and internal leaders to achieve strong design, clinical, commercial and people outcomes.

Lead the design and delivery of multiple projects or large, complex interiors from briefing through to completion

Act as a senior design and delivery leader, contributing to sector strategy and studio leadership

Collaborate closely with Design Leaders and Project‑in‑Charge to develop concepts, guide documentation and maintain design intent

Manage project performance across programme, budget, quality and risk, proactively identifying and escalating issues

Build trusted relationships with clients, clinicians and stakeholders, contributing to ongoing and future opportunities

Lead, mentor and develop team members, supporting performance, wellbeing and capability growth

Contribute to broader studio and practice initiatives, helping shape culture, quality and continuous improvement

About You

You're an experienced interior architect who understands the demands of complex environments and enjoys balancing design leadership, delivery accountability and people leadership. You bring clarity, confidence and collaboration to the way you work.

Strong design and documentation capability across all project stages, with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear, high‑quality built outcomes

Proven experience leading project teams, mentoring designers and supporting performance and professional development

Confidence managing clients and stakeholders, with the ability to build trusted, long‑term relationships

Well‑developed technical knowledge, including materials, construction methodologies, and regulatory requirements

Highly organised with strong project management skills and a proactive approach to risk, coordination and problem‑solving

A collaborative, values‑led mindset aligned with a design‑led studio culture

Employee Benefits

With a focus on corporate social responsibility and environmental initiatives, you'll appreciate our welcoming, community-driven atmosphere. Here's some of what we offer our team:

• Flexible work options including recuperation time and work from home days
• Access to our in-house mentoring program
• Generous paid parental leave: 16weeks primary carers, 4 weeks secondary carers
• $5,000 employee referral bonus and novated lease options for electric vehicles
• Income protection insurance to cover part of your wage if you're unable to work
• Access to confidential counselling, wellbeing, legal and financial advice
• Supportive and diverse workplace culture

Architectus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we actively promote an inclusive workplace culture and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. This position requires an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa. Pre-employment checks will be required of the successful candidate.

Architectus is one of Australis's largest design practices, with more than 730 designers and specialists working across our nine Australian studios and three affiliated New Zealand studios.

Our talented architects, interior designers, landscape architects, urban designers and planners, and digital specialists bring together deep expertise in every sector, local and global experience, and a commitment to exceptional design.

Through a collaborative ethos and insightful, human-centric approach, we create elegant, functional, and sustainable buildings and spaces that improve people’s lives and stand the test of time.

Architectus is one of Australis's largest design practices, with more than 730 designers and specialists working across our nine Australian studios and three affiliated New Zealand studios.

Our talented architects, interior designers, landscape architects, urban designers and planners, and digital specialists bring together deep expertise in every sector, local and global experience, and a commitment to exceptional design.

Through a collaborative ethos and insightful, human-centric approach, we create elegant, functional, and sustainable buildings and spaces that improve people’s lives and stand the test of time.

Perks and benefits Flexible Work Options Professional Development Opportunities In-house Networking + Study Support Paid Parental Leave Wellbeing Initiatives Employee Referral Bonus Novated Leasing + Income Protection Reimbursement of Architectural Registration Fees