Senior Designer/ Senior Architect

Architectus; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in Melbourne seeks a strong designer with over 7 years of experience in complex public projects. You will lead design efforts, manage client relations, and mentor junior staff while contributing to innovative living sector initiatives. Flexible work options and a supportive culture are integral to the role.

Benefits

Flexible work options

In-house mentoring program

Paid parental leave

Employee referral bonus

Income protection insurance

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 7+ years post graduate experience in architecture.
• Experience in the Living Sector or related projects.
• Strong mentoring and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design packages and small project teams.
• Manage client and consultant relationships.
• Ensure delivery of technical and design documents.

Skills

Revit

Adobe

Design communication

Project leadership

Mentoring

Job description

About Architectus

Architectus is Australia’s largest and most diverse architecture and design practice, with more than 730 talented designers and specialists working across nine Australian studios. We combine deep expertise in every sector with critical problem-solving skills and a commitment to exceptional, enduring design. Together with our clients, we aim to make a positive and lasting impact on people, cities and communities.

About the Role

Joining our Living sector, you will work with a national team of design leaders to work on city defining projects. We are looking for a strong designer who prides themselves on delivery and design excellence.

• Lead packages and small teams end to end or lead a small project.
• Act as a key contact for clients and consultants, building strong long-term relationships.
• Role model Architectus culture and values, and provide valued input to studio initiatives
• Stay updated with the latest trends and research in your sector to incorporate innovative ideas into your work
• Managing delivery of approved technical and design document production

About You

We look forward to welcoming someone with prior experience on complex major public projects in addition to:

• 7+ years post graduate experience, registration preferred.
• Experience (and passion for) the Living Sector, or exposure to relevant projects like commercial and multi-res.
• Comfortable mentoring, leading and developing junior team members
• Experience acting as 2ic or leading packages / smaller projects
• Strong Revit and Adobe skills, and you are confident mentoring others in Revit.
• Design communication skills to convey design concepts through imagery and diagrams
• A true passion for design and desire to contribute to the Architectus 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 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.