Build your experience. Contribute to diverse projects. Grow your career with Trella.

Location: Canberra +Hybrid

Civic, ACT

Salary: $70,000–$85,000 F.T.E +12% Super (depending on experience)

Work type: Part time-Full-time, flexible arrangements considered

About Trella

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 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 Graduate Architect to join our team and contribute to the design and delivery of diverse and meaningful projects across Canberra and the surrounding region. This role will suit someone with 1 to 3 years of professional experience who is eager to develop their technical, design and project delivery skills while working alongside experienced architects and project leaders.

You'll gain exposure to a broad range of project types and phases,



with opportunities to be involved in design development, documentation, consultant coordination, planning approvals and construction phase services. We are committed to supporting graduates on their pathway towards registration through mentoring, professional development and hands-on project experience.

Projects you would be contributing to 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

- Assist in the design and delivery of projects across multiple sectors
- Prepare Revit models and documentation under the guidance of project architects
- Participate in consultant coordination and project meetings
- Assist with planning applications, approvals and project submissions
- Contribute to technical detailing and construction documentation
- Undertake site visits and assist with contract administration activities
- Participate in design workshops, reviews and presentations
- Collaborate with colleagues across architecture and interiors projects
- Continue developing skilled competencies towards registration

What We're Looking For

- Master of Architecture qualification
- Approximately 1 to 3 years full time equivalant professional experience
- A genuine interest in architecture, design and project delivery
- Proficiency in Revit




- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Enthusiasm to learn and develop technical knowledge
- A proactive and positive approach to problem solving

Experience working on projects through planning approvals and or construction documentation in Australia is Essential

Why Join Trella?

- Diverse projects across multiple sectors and scales
- Flexible working arrangements built on trust
- Mentoring and support towards architectural registration
- Exposure to all stages of project delivery
- Hybrid work options
- Direct access to experienced architects and directors
- Modern studio in the heart of Civic
- Paid AIA membership
- End-of-trip facilities
- Collaborative, supportive and low-ego studio culture

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 learning from experienced architects and designers

- Are curious, proactive and eager to build your professional skills
- Enjoy working across different project types, sectors and scales
- Like balancing design thinking with technical problem solving
- Take ownership of your work and enjoy solving problems
- Value collaboration and contributing to a supportive team
- Are motivated to work towards registration over time

How to Apply

Please submit your CV, portfolio and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

If you're looking to build your experience, work across a diverse range of projects and develop your skills within a supportive and collaborative studio environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must have Australian work rights and demonstrated experience working on projects within the Australian design and construction industry.

📌 Architectural Graduate (Canberra)
🏢 Trella Architecture u0026 Interiors
📍 Canberra