Senior Education Projects Design Leader

Bespoke Careers; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespoke Careers partner with a Melbourne architecture practice to appoint a Senior Project Architect for Education Projects. This hands‑on role leads education projects from concept through Contract Administration, combining design leadership with practical delivery.

You will work closely with the Director, clients and consultants to maintain strong relationships, drive technical development, and shape design direction across all stages.

Qualifications

• Min 10yrs professional experience with proven education sector projects.
• Full lifecycle experience from concept to construction and CA.
• Confident communicator with Directors, clients, consultants and contractors.
• Strong technical and documentation capabilities; Revit experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead education projects across VSBA, tertiary, independent and Catholic sectors from concept through to Contract Administration.
• Take ownership of project delivery, coordinating consultants, documentation, programs and construction requirements.
• Work closely with the Director, clients and contractors to maintain strong relationships and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Provide design leadership while overseeing technical development, documentation and delivery across all project stages.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the practice through high-quality project delivery and client engagement.

Skills

Project leadership

Client liaison

Construction documentation

Communication

Tools

Revit

Job description

Bespoke Careers partner with a Melbourne architecture practice to appoint a Senior Project Architect for Education Projects. This hands‑on role leads education projects from concept through Contract Administration, combining design leadership with practical delivery.

You will work closely with the Director, clients and consultants to maintain strong relationships, drive technical development, and shape design direction across all stages.