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.
On-Site 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:
Robust 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)
🏢 Cayas + Ward
📍 Brisbane