Associate Design Architect

Take the lead in shaping major residential projects from early concept design through to Development Application (DA). Youll play a pivotal role driving design strategy feasibility and planning direction for large-scale Class 2 multi-residential projects. Ensuring every concept aligns with client vision regulatory frameworks and sustainability goals.

As part of the national design team youll help drive design quality and innovation across the practice influencing key urban and residential outcomes on a national scale. This is a pivotal position for an architect who enjoys setting creative direction and guiding design integrity from front-end strategy.

Youll join a nationally recognised design-led studio celebrated for its collaborative culture sustainability credentials and long-term pipeline. As a carbon-neutral certified practice sustainability is embedded across design philosophy and operations.

What Youll Do

• Lead projects from feasibility and concept design through to DA submission

• Develop and coordinate planning strategies including Planning Proposals SSDAs and DAs

• Oversee design integrity through all phases ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements

• Collaborate closely with the national design team to elevate design standards across projects

• Manage consultant coordination and stakeholder engagement

• Guide Revit documentation across all project stages for quality and consistency

• Liaise with clients authorities and contractors to resolve design and compliance issues

• Mentor junior team members to support professional growth and design excellence

What Youll Bring

• Architectural registration in NSW (preferred)

• 10 years experience delivering projects from concept through to DA

• Proven ability in design leadership feasibility and project coordination

• Strong working knowledge of SEPP ADG NCC and NSW planning controls

• Proficiency in Revitand confident documentation skills

• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale residential (Class 2)projects

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Australian citizenship or permanent residency

About The Practice

A leading national design practice shaping Australias urban landscape for over 30 years. Known for design innovation technical excellence and a people-first culture the studio combines creativity with commercial and environmental awareness to deliver enduring outcomes across residential hotel and mixed-use sectors.

Perks

• Diverse Project Exposure: Engage with varied project types across sectors

• Training & Development: Access in-house and external programs plus a $1000 annual training fund

• Structured Performance Reviews: Regular probationary and annual reviews to support progression

• Opportunities for Promotion: Clear and transparent career pathways within the firm

• Mentorship Programs: Participate in structured mentoring for professional and personal growth

• Support for Architectural Registration: Receive financial and managerial backing to obtain NSW registration

• Exciting Projects: Contribute to projects shaping cities across Australia

• Dynamic Studio Culture: Join a collaborative design-led environment celebrating creativity

• Professional Growth: Develop within a national network of design advocates and thought leaders

How To Apply

To confidentially discuss this opportunity contact Jess Baker on 0 or email .

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