Lead projects. Shape systems. Help drive the next evolution of digital delivery at Trella.

Location: Civic, ACT

Salary: $100,000–$115,000 F.T.E +12% Super (depending on experience)

Trella Architecture & Interiors is a Canberra-based design studio delivering integrated architecture and interiors across housing, workplace, retail, hospitality, education, recreation, community and commercial sectors. We believe great projects come from balancing creative thinking with technical rigour, and from designing with purpose, place and people in mind.

Our team of around 8–10 people works across a deliberately diverse portfolio. From award-winning housing and adaptive reuse projects to workplace, hospitality, retail and community environments, we enjoy the variety, challenge and resilience that comes from working across multiple sectors and project scales.

Recent project successes include the North Wright Compact Housing project, winner of the ACT Multi-Residential Award, the inaugural Missing Middle Prize and the Derrick Wrigley Sustainable Architecture Award.

People enjoy working at Trella because of the balance we offer: the autonomy and flexibility of a smaller studio, combined with the systems, mentoring and quality processes often associated with much larger practices. Many of our team have been with us for five years or more, reflecting the collaborative culture we've built together.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a BIM Lead + Project Architect to join our team and play a dual role in project delivery and digital leadership.
This is not a traditional BIM Manager position. Approximately 70% of your time will be spent leading and delivering projects, with the remaining 30% focused on maintaining and strengthening our BIM capability across the practice.

You’ll lead your own projects while supporting the continued evolution of our BIM standards, templates, quality systems and workflows. We already have a strong BIM foundation, established standards and quality management systems in place. We're looking for someone who can help refine, strengthen and build on that foundation as the practice continues to grow.





This role offers the opportunity to influence how projects are delivered across the entire studio while remaining actively involved in design, documentation and project leadership.

Projects you would be leading typically range from approximately $3 million to $20 million and span a broad mix of sectors including:

Missing middle, medium-density housing
Workplace and commercial and higher education projects
Retail and hospitality environments
Recreation and community facilities
Adaptive reuse, heritage and new build projects

Custom residential projects

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Project Architect

Lead projects from design development through to delivery
Coordinate consultants, stakeholders and project teams
Prepare and oversee high-quality Revit documentation
Manage planning, approvals and project submissions
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Mentor and support graduate and junior staff
Undertake site visits and construction phase involvement as required
Maintain and further develop BIM standards, templates and workflows
Support project teams with Revit and BIM-related technical issues
Contribute to documentation quality and consistency across projects
Review and refine BIM processes and quality assurance systems
Manage and develop Revit content, families and typical details
Assist with onboarding and BIM training of staff

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project delivery and digital workflows

What We’re Looking For

Registered Architect highly regarded
Applicants working towards immediate registration are encouraged to apply
Approximately 5–10+ years professional experience




Experience delivering projects within the Australian design and construction industry
Demonstrated experience leading projects and coordinating consultants
Advanced Revit skills
Strong understanding of BIM workflows within architectural practice
Strong technical knowledge and understanding of buildability
Experience maintaining documentation standards and quality processes
Strong interest in emerging technologies and AI‑assisted workflows that improve design, documentation and project delivery.
Excellent communication and mentoring skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

A collaborative, proactive and solutions‑focused approach

Experience developing BIM templates, content libraries, standards or digital delivery systems will be highly regarded.
Experience with visualization software, automation tools or scripting workflows is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

Diverse projects across multiple sectors and scales
Opportunity to influence practice-wide systems and delivery standards
Adaptable working arrangements built on trust
Hybrid work options
Direct access to Directors and mentoring
Modern studio in the heart of Civic
Paid AIA membership
End-of-trip facilities
Collaborative, supportive and low‑ego studio culture

Genuine project ownership and responsibility

Most importantly, you’ll join a team that values curiosity, collaboration, initiative and good design. We believe people do their best work when they’re trusted, supported and given opportunities to grow.

You’ll Thrive at Trella If You

Enjoy working across different project types, sectors and scales
Like balancing technical leadership with project delivery
Have a strong interest in documentation quality and buildability
Enjoy improving systems and helping others succeed
Take ownership of your work and enjoy solving problems
Value collaboration and sharing knowledge with others
Genuinely enjoy designing spaces so they work for people

Appreciate autonomy while being part of a close-knit team

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📌 Project Architect (Canberra)
🏢 Trella Architecture & Interiors
📍 Canberra