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Rara Architecture is a small architecture and interior design studio based in Melbourne. 

Rara comes with a strong brand presence and are quickly establishing themselves as a benchmark for leading architecture in Australia. To achieve that, they work tirelessly on building a strong cooperative team that strives toward excellence.

The work consists mostly of residential projects, including new builds, extensions and high end fit-outs. 

The current team of 3 is looking to expand into the Sydney market, so is in need of an architectural graduate with 3+ years experience to assist in planning and building permits, as well as to carry out the documentation for the interior design team.

It is highly desirable that this individual has adequate all round experience in residential projects; including preparation of town planning/ building permit packages and full documentation suites, as well as excellent knowledge of Revit.

Since Rara is a small practice, all employees must take responsibility to meet monthly targets and learn to work to a degree of autonomy. To achieve those responsibilities, the ideal candidate should possess:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in Australia, preferably in Melbourne or Sydney
• Exceptional Revit skills
• A thorough understanding of the BCA, Rescode and the planning schemes

Some other ideal skills include – a proactive work approach, high level attention to detail, initiative to assist the team and problem solve, friendly demeanor, ability to understand client requests, highly organised, good understanding of building materials as well as construction costs.

Employment terms are negotiable for the right candidate.

To apply please submit a copy of your CV and Portfolio to wesley@raraarchitecture.com.au 

Key points

• Exciting opportunity for an experienced Residential Architect
• Attractive salary on offer in flexible work environment
• Modern offices, approachable friendly team

Job summary

Golden opportunity with progressive Architectural, Project Management company specialising in high end residential.

Our Company

The Site Foreman is a well-established Architecture and Project Management company offering a unique turn-key style approach to Residential Design, Tender and Project Management. Custom new home designs, major renovations, alterations and additions are the core of the business, with a fast developing portfolio of medium density and multi-residential projects. From its home of Sydney’s Inner West, The Site Foreman services a broad range of clients locally and along the eastern seaboard from the Northern Beaches, through the upper and lower North Shore, the Eastern Suburbs to the Sutherland Shire. The Site Foreman’s team of talented professionals in residential architecture, construction project management, financial management, and client services successfully deliver an average of 100 projects a year to very happy clients.

The Role

Due to the continued growth and innovative expansion of architectural services available to our clients, the Design Department is expanding and has a full time role for a dedicated and professional Design Architect. You will be positioned across a range of varied residential projects including new high end dwellings and alterations and additions. This will be an evolving and varied role with no two days the same that will require the successful candidate to be motivated, self-sufficient and able to design in accordance with the brief provided by the client.

Your Profile / Key Criteria

• Focus in Residential Architectural design, both in terms of Duplex, New Builds, Major Alterations & Additions
• Strong Residential knowledge about construction materials used in Australian residential construction
• You must be a registered architect with a minimum (5) years working within a Residential Architectural practice (preferably single dwelling).
• Proficient REVIT skills
• Ability to learn independently by reading, observing, trial and error and researching
• Ability to follow procedures and work with minimal supervision
• Capacity to understand the whole picture and the details simultaneously
• Understanding of client’s financial and time constraint
• Class 2 Design Practitioner registration is preferable, not essential.
• You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

Job benefits & perks

• Motivated and driven team
• Flexible work environment
• Trained Graduate Architect will support you in the role
• Modern offices, located in Croydon & Double Bay
• Supportive and approachable management
• Regular team building events

How to apply

If this sounds like you and you feel you have what it takes, please email your application to stephen@thesiteforeman.com.au with your resume, and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience in Residential Architecture & Revit. Please also attach or send via DropBox your Design Portfolio (max. 5 mb), alternatively we will ask for this should you be shortlisted.

You Must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident to apply for this role.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity, however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Architectural Projects is a design practice with a focus on high-end residential prospects individual and multi unit, commercial, heritage and public projects seeks an exceptional Project Architect to join their team. The practice often forms part of a multi-disciplinary architectural team for larger projects and undertakes numerous urban and architectural research projects, publications and exhibitions and is involved with various twentieth century modernist Architectural societies. A strong emphasis on design that challenges our clients while providing functional, yet innovative design solutions is our focus.

We require a Project Architect with the following skills and qualities:

• Self motivated
• A demonstrated passion for architecture and design
• Inventive
• Solution seeker
• Systematic work method
• Able to efficiently programmed work
• Advanced skills in ArchiCAD24
• Strong design and documentation skills essential
• Good people skills
• Ability to work well in a small design team
• 5 yrs+ post degree experience (minimum)
• Documented experience as a Project Architect
• Good liaison skills with authorities

Salary negotiable.

City fringe location 2 mins from station

Email CV and portfolio to evelyne@architecturalprojects.net.au or for information on Architectural Projects visit

http://www.architecturalprojects.net.au/

Are you an experienced Senior Architect ready for a change?

About Architectus

We are a top-tier architecture and design studio with specialist expertise in commercial, education, interiors, public, residential, transport, urban design and planning. With a team of more than 410, our insightful and human-centric design approach is combined with a collaborative ethos and digitally agile culture to create unique places with distinct identities across all projects.

Whether extracting insights, detecting challenges or visualising solutions, we embrace change and drive innovation across our studios to deliver more – creatively, accurately and efficiently. We recognise the work of the team; with shared collaborative attitudes ensuring the best research, technology and outcomes for projects, clients and stakeholders are achieved.

Your Role

As a leader within our business, your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to business development and marketing processes
• Client project relationship management from a technical and design perspective
• Partnering with the project leader to ensure they’re informed of all technical and design job aspects
• Recommending technical document production for project
• Managing delivery of approved technical and design document production

Input and perform network development, knowledge management, employee mentoring, operational improvement, and design review processes initiatives

Your Experience

We look forward to welcoming someone with:

• Registered Architect with 6+ years post-graduate experience
• Prior experience gained within large commercial office building
• Strong understanding of the key elements of a commercial building (laying out, cores, façade)
• Design focused, with a proven track record in leading design
• Comfortable leading and mentoring a team
• Exemplary design communication skills to convey design concepts through imagery and diagrams
• Comfortable and capable in using Revit, Indesign and 3D software

Architectus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we actively promote an inclusive workplace culture and encourage people form diverse cultural background and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

Please apply via our careers page: https://architectus.com.au/careers/