The Business

This well-established, design-led architectural practice known for delivering thoughtful, refined, and highly buildable outcomes across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

Working across high-density developments, large-scale residential, and complex multi-stage projects, the studio takes a holistic approach, integrating design, documentation, and construction delivery to ensure clarity from concept through to completion.

The team operates within a highly collaborative, open environment where ideas are shared openly, standards are high, and individuals are empowered to take ownership and contribute meaningfully. With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth, this is an opportunity to step into a key role within a progressive, design-focused practice that values both quality and people.

The Working Environment

• Full-time, studio-based role
  
• Based in Surfers Paradise
  
• Standard hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
  

The Role

• Lead full end to end project lifecycle delivery including briefing, concept, documentation, and construction
  
• Manage scope, fees, programme, and resourcing
  
• Lead design direction aligned with client vision, budget, and constraints
  
• Oversee high-quality documentation (DA, BA, IFC)
  
• Coordinate teams and consultants to deliver clear outcomes
  
• Ensure compliance with NCC, standards, and regulations
  
• Maintain project quality, clarity, and efficiency
  
• Mentor and support junior architects and graduates
  
• Foster a collaborative, accountable team environment
  
• Manage tendering, procurement, and contractor selection
  
• Administer contracts and construction phase services
  
• Review RFIs, shop drawings, variations, and claims
  
• Help shape the culture, standards, and future direction of the practice
  

A Successful Candidate

• Registered Architect (Australia) with local project experience
  
• Strong experience delivering complex residential or mixed-use projects
  
• Confident leading projects independently and managing multiple priorities
  
• Highly detail-oriented with strong coordination skills
  
• Solid understanding of construction methodology, detailing, and structural coordination
  
• Experience with precast systems highly regarded
  
• Exposure to costing or development-side thinking is a strong advantage
  
• Advanced Revit skills + Adobe Suite
  
• Strong communicator: pragmatic, clear, and solutions-focused
  

Why Join Us

• Step into a true leadership role with influence across projects and the practice
  
• Allocated car space in Surfers Paradise
  
• Diverse variety - pipeline of projects (high-rise, townhouse, modular, multi-stage developments)
  
• Key leadership role with real ownership and visibility
  
• Flat structure with direct access to design leadership
  
• No micromanagement - autonomy and trust expected
  
• Collaborative, social, and down-to-earth studio culture
  
• Open-plan office with strong team environment
  
• Mid-year events, team initiatives, and Christmas shutdown
  

Next Steps?

If you’re looking for a role where you can own outcomes, lead people, and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you – please email your up-to-date CV through to ********@humanresourcing.com.au or call (07) 5507 7*** for a confidential chat.