Have you considered Brisbane?

There is a lot happening across Brisbane and South East Queensland right now.

The region is growing rapidly, with significant investment and development across commercial, education, community and infrastructure projects, together with increasing momentum leading into and beyond Brisbane 2032.

For architects, that means lots of opportunity.

Opportunity to work across a growing pipeline of projects, build new client relationships, expand your professional network and join a practice at a point where there is genuine room to grow with it.

Bearspace is a growing architecture and design practice based in Brisbane, entering an exciting stage of expansion through a recent partnership with an established Victorian architectural practice.

We are seeking a Registered Architect, Senior Architect or Associate who is interested in becoming part of that growth and helping shape the next stage of the architectural practice in Queensland.

For someone currently based in Melbourne, this is an opportunity to take the experience you have developed in an established market and bring it into a city where so much is happening and there is significant opportunity ahead.

About Bearspace

Bearspace is a boutique architecture and design studio focused on creating thoughtful, functional environments that connect people and enhance experience.

The practice works collaboratively across the full project lifecycle, giving the team exposure from early concept and design development through to documentation, approvals, construction and delivery.

Through a current architectural partnership, Bearspace is expanding its capability and creating broader opportunities across commercial, education and community projects.

This creates the opportunity to work across varying project scales and sectors while becoming part of building a growing architectural offering in Brisbane.

The Opportunity





We are open to shaping this role based on experience, with opportunities from Registered Architect through to Associate level.

You Will Be Involved In

- Leading and contributing to projects from concept through to construction
- Working across both smaller and larger-scale projects
- Design development and technical documentation
- Coordinating consultants, contractors and project stakeholders
- Building and managing client relationships
- Managing projects independently at a senior level, or developing toward this capability
- Supporting and mentoring Architects, Graduates and Designers
- Contributing to design reviews and broader studio discussions
- Becoming increasingly involved in proposals, tenders and new project opportunities
- Building your professional network across Brisbane and Queensland
- Developing your business development capability
- Helping shape the continued growth of the Brisbane architectural team

What We’re Looking For

- Is registered in Australia
- Has strong architectural design and project delivery experience
- Is confident working across both design and documentation
- Can contribute to or lead projects through multiple stages
- Has strong Revit capability
- Has a good understanding of Australian construction, NCC and regulatory requirements
- Has strong communication and collaboration skills
- Is confident working with clients, consultants and project stakeholders
- Enjoys supporting and mentoring others
- Takes ownership of their work and is motivated to continue growing





You may currently be working as an Architect, Senior Architect, Senior Project Architect or Associate.

You do not need to already have an established Queensland client network.

Part of the opportunity is to build that network over time, supported by established relationships, a growing portfolio of work and an expanding practice.

Why Brisbane / South East Queensland

Brisbane and South East Queensland offer a rare combination of career opportunity and lifestyle.

There is significant growth happening across the region, with recent projects, investment and development continuing across multiple sectors.

For someone coming from Melbourne, it offers the chance to enter a growing market at a point where relationships, teams and opportunities are still being built.

You Can

- Build a strong professional network in Queensland
- Develop new client relationships
- Gain broader project exposure
- Take on greater project and leadership responsibility
- Become involved in business development and new opportunities
- Grow alongside an expanding architectural practice

At the same time, South East Queensland offers a great lifestyle.

- Live in Brisbane with the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast within easy reach
- Enjoy a year-round outdoor climate
- Access beaches, parks and outdoor activities close to the city
- Be part of a growing food, cultural and design scene
- Build a strong career while enjoying how and where you live

For the right Architect, it is an opportunity to bring together career growth, professional opportunity and lifestyle.

Location & Flexibility

- Role based in Brisbane
- Melbourne and Victorian candidates considering relocation are encouraged to apply
- Flexible working arrangements, including work from home

Contact

Build Px is acting as Bearspace’s HR team on this recruitment.

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🏢 Build PX
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