Cayas + Ward isn’t your average architecture studio. We are a high-energy, design-driven practice and a national leader in the hospitality sector. From boutique bars and award-winning sports clubs to major hotel refurbishments and national retail rollouts, we create spaces where people want to be. With studio locations in Melbourne and Brisbane , we are looking for Registered Architects to lead our most exciting hospitality projects from initial concept to final handover.

About the Role

Why You’ll Love It Here

- Sector Leadership: Work at the forefront of hospitality design with a studio that delivers standout, built results.
- End-to-End Ownership: Lead projects through the full lifecycle—concept, master planning, documentation and construction.
- Direct Mentorship: Collaborate closely with Directors in a supportive environment where your input is valued.
- Genuine Culture: Join a friendly team that prioritises connection, with regular team-building and social events.
- Modern Workspace: Work from our recently renovated studio close to Kelvin Grove’s best food, coffee, and transport.
- Flexible: Enjoy the best of both worlds with our flexible working policy, designed to support your work-life balance through a mix of home-based and studio-based work.
- National Presence: With offices in both Brisbane and Melbourne ,



enjoy the opportunity to work in either location.

Responsibilities

- Project Lead: Taking full ownership of projects, ensuring design intent is maintained from concept to completion.
- Technical Oversight: Producing and reviewing high-quality architectural documentation and ensuring office QA standards are followed.
- Stakeholder Management: Leading consultant meetings, managing client expectations, and navigating approvals.
- In office Leadership: Attending sites to inspect, problem-solve in real-time and ensure high-quality construction outcomes.
- Mentoring: Guiding Architectural Graduates and fostering a collaborative, curious studio culture.

Qualifications

- Registration: A Registered Architect with at least 1 year post-registration experience, and significant post-graduate experience.

Required Skills

- Interest in Hospitality Sector Design: Interest in delivering hospitality, food and beverage, retail, or commercial projects.
- Software: Revit skills are essential for both design and documentation.
- Leadership Mindset: Strong initiative, a collaborative approach, and the aptitude to manage and guide multi-disciplinary teams.

Interested? If you are an Architect driven to create delightful hospitality spaces and high-impact designs, we want to hear from you.

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📌 Architect (Brisbane City)
🏢 Cayas + Ward
📍 Brisbane City