Senior Designer / Architect

Architectus; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

In-house mentoring program

Registration fees reimbursement

Parental leave 16 weeks

$5,000 referral bonus

Novated lease options (EV)

Income protection

Wellbeing & counselling

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Architectus in Sydney is seeking a Senior Designer or Architect to lead design and delivery on education-focused projects within a national team. You will collaborate with clients and contractors, develop technical documents, and contribute to project packages to ensure on-time delivery.

You should have 5+ years post-graduation experience, be based in Sydney, and demonstrate proficiency in Revit, Rhino, and Adobe.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-graduation experience in architecture or design.
• 3+ years local experience preferred in a similar role.
• Must be located in Sydney.
• Proficiency in Revit, 3D modelling (Rhino preferred) and Adobe.
• Strong design communication to convey concepts through imagery/diagrams.
• Experience with detailing, documentation and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project team to understand client needs and liaise with clients/contractors.
• Contribute to delivery of projects and packages on time.
• Keep project leader informed of technical/design aspects.
• Recommend technical document production for projects.
• Manage delivery of approved technical/design documents.
• Execute performance management processes.
• Role model Architectus culture and values.
• Attend management meetings and provide input.

Skills

Design communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About Architectus

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

Education | Sydney

About Architectus

We design to make a positive and lasting impact on people, cities, and communities. We’re a multidisciplinary 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

Working in our Sydney Studio with a national team of design and delivery leaders within the Education space, you will play a key role in city-defining projects. We are looking for someone who prides themselves on design and delivery excellence for the following responsibilities:

• Partner with the project team to understand client needs, liaising directly with clients and contractors as required
• Contribute to the delivery of projects and project packages on time
• Ensure the project leader is informed of all technical or design aspects of the job to perform their role
• Recommend technical document production for projects
• Managing delivery of approved technical and design document production
• Execute the performance management process
• Role model Architectus culture and values
• Attend and provide valued input at management meetings
• Input and perform network development, knowledge management, employee mentoring, operational improvement and design review processes initiatives
• May lead a small team on selected projects end-to-end

About You

We look forward to welcoming a talented Senior Designer or Architect who possesses the following to join our team:

• 5+ years post-graduation experience
• Preference 3+ years of local experience required in a similar role
• Must be located in Sydney
• Competent Revit, 3D modelling (Rhino preferred) and Adobe skills
• Design communication skills to convey design concepts through imagery and diagrams
• Experienced in detailing, documentation and report writing skills
• Preference for experience on large-scale, complex public projects
• Competent knowledge and experience applying the requirements of the BCA/NCC and other relevant standards
• Design-focused, with a passion for developing outstanding architecture

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 industry experts through our in-house mentoring program
• Reimbursement of architecture registration fees
• Generous paid parental leave: 16 weeks 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 encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. This role requires a valid Australian or New Zealand work visa. All applicants will be notified of an outcome as soon as possible or once the recruitment process is complete.