Senior Associate

This award-winning multidisciplinary design practice is recognised as one of Australia’s leading architecture and design studios, with an established presence across Australia and Asia. Operating across architecture, interior design, urban design, and landscape architecture, the business delivers complex projects spanning mixed-use, residential, hospitality, workplace, education, civic, and infrastructure sectors.

With a highly collaborative and integrated design approach, the studio is known for delivering design-led, commercially aware outcomes that balance creativity, functionality, and technical excellence. The practice has built a strong reputation for managing large-scale and complex developments from concept through to delivery, working closely with developers, institutional clients, government bodies, and global brands.

The business employs over 230 professionals across multiple studios and is recognised for its strong design culture, emphasis on innovation, and sector-specialist expertise. Its portfolio includes significant hospitality, workplace, mixed-use, and residential developments, with a focus on creating high-quality environments that enhance user experience, urban outcomes, and long-term community value.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage architectural projects across all phases, from concept design through to construction completion
• Oversee multidisciplinary consultant coordination, including architects, engineers, landscape architects, interior designers, and specialist consultants
• Act as a key client contact, managing relationships and ensuring project objectives, budgets, and timelines are achieved
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project teams, supporting staff development, performance, and technical growth
• Drive high-quality design outcomes while balancing commercial, programme, and buildability requirements
• Review and oversee design documentation to ensure compliance with project standards, statutory requirements, NCC, and Australian Standards
• Lead project coordination meetings, workshops, and stakeholder presentations
• Manage project programmes, resourcing, and team workflows to ensure efficient project delivery
• Oversee consultant engagement, fee proposals, scope reviews, and contract administration processes
• Support construction phase services, including RFIs, site inspections, defect reviews, shop drawing reviews, and consultant coordination
• Identify and resolve project risks, design conflicts, and programme challenges proactively
• Contribute to business development initiatives, client pitches, fee submissions, and proposal preparation
• Foster strong relationships with clients, contractors, authorities, and industry stakeholders
• Promote innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement in design and delivery processes
• Support studio leadership in strategic planning, operational management, and team culture initiatives
• Maintain strong awareness of planning pathways, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of design and technical quality

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or related discipline
• Registered Architect preferred (ARB registration or equivalent)
• 8+ years’ experience within architectural practice, with exposure to complex project delivery
• Proven experience leading projects across multiple stages, from concept through to construction
• Strong understanding of planning pathways, NCC, Australian Standards, and statutory approval processes
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams and stakeholder coordination
• Strong technical documentation and construction delivery capability
• Experience across large-scale residential, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, education, or civic projects preferred
• Proficiency in Revit and strong understanding of BIM workflows and coordination processes
• Strong client management, communication, and presentation skills
• Proven leadership and team management experience, including mentoring junior staff
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project programmes, budgets, and resourcing
• Strong problem-solving capability with the ability to manage competing project priorities
• Experience coordinating construction phase services, RFIs, site inspections, and contract administration activities

To Apply

Reach out to Annabel Pease on 0423 874 355 or email your CV to ***email_hidden***