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)
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 team-oriented 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 2 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 professional competencies towards registration
What We're Looking For
Master of Architecture qualification
Approximately 2 to 3 years full time equivalent professional experience post study
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
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 deliveryHybrid 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
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.
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📌 Architectural Graduate (Canberra)
🏢 Trella Architecture & Interiors
📍 Canberra