Working closely with the Principal, you will combine design leadership with responsibility for project delivery, client engagement and commercial performance. You will guide projects from early briefing and concept development through documentation and construction, bringing together clients, consultants and internal teams to achieve well-considered outcomes.

This position suits a confident leader who values collaboration, takes ownership and can balance creative ambition with practical delivery requirements.

Experience in schools, tertiary campuses, TAFEs or other learning environments will be particularly valued.

Your Responsibilities

- Oversee several projects concurrently, setting transparent priorities and maintaining momentum across different stages of delivery.
- Guide design development, technical reviews, documentation and construction delivery, ensuring consistency and quality throughout.
- Develop lasting client partnerships, providing clear advice and managing expectations from initial engagement to completion.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary consultants and project stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain alignment.
- Monitor programmes, budgets and resources to meet agreed deadlines, financial targets and quality expectations.




- Work with the Principal on project planning, new business opportunities and the practice’s broader growth objectives.
- Provide direction and support to project teams, encouraging accountability, collaboration and sound decision-making.
- Hold regular individual check-ins, offer constructive performance feedback and support professional development goals.

Your Background

- A recognised qualification in architecture or a related field, with registration through the relevant state Board of Architects.
- At least 10 years of postgraduate architectural experience, including a minimum of 10 years within Australian architectural practices.
- A strong record of taking projects through the full lifecycle, from initial concept to completed construction.
- Experience directing complex projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
- Thorough working knowledge of the NCC/BCA, Australian Standards and applicable planning requirements.
- Experience leading project delivery in Revit.
- Confidence managing competing priorities across projects of different scales, complexities and delivery stages.

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