Senior Project Architect - Defence

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Architectus is a leading architecture and design firm that works to make a positive and long-lasting impact on people, cities, and communities. With critical problem-solving skills and a commitment to exceptional design, our practice has expertise across Education, Public, Transport, Defence, Health, Heritage, Urban Futures, Landscape Architecture, Commercial, Residential and Interior Architecture projects. In 2023, Architectus merged with Conrad Gargett, making us one of Australasia's largest and most diverse design firms. We now have more than 770 talented designers and specialists working across eleven studios. To find out more, visit us at architectus.com.au. About the Role We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our dynamic team in Adelaide, bolstering our national group of design leaders in the Defence sector. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping critical projects nationally, bringing a dedication to design and delivery excellence. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering architectural design and documentation for highly complex projects, with a specific focus on Defence projects across a wide variety of building typologies including living, commercial, education, health, workshops and warehousing.
• Recent and demonstrable experience in designing and planning of Defence environments will be highly regarded.
• Partnering with the project team to understand and develop the client brief, while establishing direct communication with clients and contractors.
• Partner with project leads to develop design intent and ensuring the maintenance of design excellence.
• Working in a collaborative environment with the internal project team.
• Managing the delivery of technical design documents.
• Inputting and performing network development, knowledge management, employee mentoring, operational improvement, and design review process initiatives.

About You We are excited to welcome someone with the following qualifications:

• Design-focused, with a passion for leading small to medium projects or facility level components of large projects.
• At least 6+ years post-graduate experience, registration preferred.
• Demonstrated experience on projects across multiple building typologies.
• Defence project experience is desirable.
• Comfortable leading and mentoring a team.
• Exemplary design communication skills to convey design concepts through imagery and diagrams.
• Demonstrated competency and currency in use of Revit from design to detailed delivery phases.
• Demonstrated competency using BIM systems to support consultant coordination and clash detection is highly desired.
• Australian citizenship highly desirable.
• Willingness to undertake a security clearance.

Employee Benefits As part of Architectus, you’ll thrive within our supportive, diverse and welcoming studio culture. Here’s what we offer our team:

• Hybrid in-studio / remote working options.
• A $5,000 “Bring your Friend to Work” employee referral bonus.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave and a return-to-work bonus.
• Recuperation time.
• Novated leases for electric and hydrogen vehicles.
• A supportive and diverse workplace culture.
• Income protection insurance if you’re unable to work.
• Reimbursement of architectural registration fees.
• Access to free and confidential counselling, regular social events and more.

To Apply Don’t miss this opportunity to become part of the Architectus team. Suitable applicants are encouraged to apply via the 'Apply’ button. Architectus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we actively promote an inclusive workplace culture and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. This position requires an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa. The successful applicant will be required to complete pre-employment screening. Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Which of the following CAD software do you have experience with?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an architect?
• Do you hold Australian Security Clearance?

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