The Victorian Chapter manages a suite of programs to support our members and create opportunities for their professional growth. We are the voice of the Institute in Victoria and we actively engage with state and local government to promote the interests of our members, the community in relation to the built environment, and the architectural profession in general.
We recognise works of our local architects through the Victorian Architecture Awards and we foster a knowledge-sharing culture through our publications and our large, medium and small practice forums.
The Victorian Chapter acknowledges the traditional owners of the site on which our office stands, the people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
The Institute is committed to developing and promoting a strong architectural profession and advocating for safer, more sustainable communities. Learn about local and national advocacy initiatives.
Our Chapter and National Awards programs are an opportunity for public and peer recognition of the valuable contribution architecture makes to our communities locally, nationally and internationally.
Continuing Professional Development is an important avenue to improve professional knowledge and competence.
View our range of online and face-to-face CPD opportunities.
Meet our Chapter Councillors and discover our local committees helping shape our work and the built environment.
Our Chapter hosts a range of local events celebrating architecture and catering to the profession and the broader community. Discover upcoming events now.
Architect Victoria is the official publication of the Institute’s Victorian Chapter.
Looking for a room to hire or the latest architectural jobs in Victoria? Check out our notice board for information.
The Victorian Chapter operates its continuing professional development (CPD) program in Melbourne and regional Victoria. CPD events include technical presentations on materials and products from industry players, and workshops and seminars covering topics around the four areas of competency standards – design, documentation, project delivery and practice management.
We also hold two Practice of Architecture Learning Series each year with face-to-face tutorials to help members prepare for the Architectural Practice Examination and refresh core knowledge for practice.
The Victorian Chapter runs the annual Constructive Mentoring Program to provide personalised guidance and support to architectural graduates and those re-entering the profession from a mentor drawn from the architectural profession. The Victorian Chapter matches practising architects with those seeking to gain a broader perspective on the profession through the sharing of business and personal experience.
There are two main parts to the Constructive Mentoring Program:
We’ve repeated our calls for greater independent oversight of development and building processes to embed quality in construction and to properly protect people’s homes, financial security and, ultimately, their personal safety.
Each state winning team has now been entered into the National Superstudio competition, vying for a $3,000 team cash prize.
A group of leading Australian architects have recently joined their international peers to declare a climate and biodiversity emergency. The 11-point declaration acknowledges the twin
Architect Victoria is the official journal of the Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter. It is published in print format as a magazine and is also available for free online. Regular editions of Architect Victoria are published quarterly in summer, autumn, winter and spring, while a special edition is also published for the Victorian Architecture Awards in July.
The Victorian Chapter’s Editorial Committee contribute towards planning, sourcing material, and editing Architect Victoria with the assistance of each edition’s guest editor.
Victorian Chapter Members receive Architect Victoria as part of their membership. Non-members can subscribe to the magazine by contacting us.
Looking for a new career opportunity in Victoria ? View architectural and built environment job openings below.
We are looking for a graduate architect with 2+ years that is passionate, eager to learn and able to work collaboratively within the different facets of the Architecture profession.
WOWOWA Architecture needs an awesome part-time Administration Manager 3 days a week, to ensure the seamless running of the day to day life in the WOWOWA Studio.
The Design Institute of Australia (DIA) has recently formed a National Advisory Council (NAC) Policy Committee and is seeking an experienced part-time senior policy advisor to help develop and support a national policy agenda for the design sector.
PPBS Architects is seeking an Architectural Graduate or Architect with 4-6 years’ experience.
Denton Corker Marshall is seeking a number of team members for diverse roles on our exciting infrastructure and urban design projects. Infrastructure experience an advantage, but not essential.
Six Degrees is seeking an Architectural Graduate or Architect with 2-6 years’ experience.
Studio Assistant
KTA is looking for a Studio Assistant to work alongside our creative team of 30 people and help manage the day-to-day workflow of the practice.
To apply, please email your cover letter and CV to hr@kerstinthompson.com.
Marketing and Communications Manager
KTA is looking for a Marketing and Communications Manager to lead our bid submissions across arts, cultural, education and civic sectors; manage publications and media; and prepare for industry and other engagements within architecture and design. More information about the role, including a job description, can be found here.
To apply, please email your cover letter and CV to hr@kerstinthompson.com.
Opat Architects is a small practice working on a range of residential, commercial, community and educational work. The studio is in Melbourne CBD.
Looking for a self-motivated graduate of architecture with a minimum of two years of experience to work on a range of projects.
Senior Architect/Project Leader
We are seeking a Senior Architect of 8-10+ years’ experience with a commitment to high-quality architecture and the capacity to work in and contribute to a culture of design excellence.
Design Development/Document Leader
We are seeking a Design Development/Documentation Leader of 8-10+ years’ experience with a commitment to high-quality architecture and the capacity to work in and contribute to a culture of design excellence.
The role is available for an experienced graduate of architecture or newly registered architect who can work on a project from concept design through to completion.
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The Victorian Chapter has rooms for hire from informal meeting spaces to our large boardroom with seating up to 15 pax and flexible event space for large seminars, functions and lectures.
Contact us to book.
Administration Coordinator
Graphics and Communications Coordinator
Awards and Prizes Coordinator
Partnerships and Events Coordinator
Membership and Events Coordinator
CPD Coordinator
Editorial Coordinator Architect Victoria
Victorian Chapter
Australian Institute of Architects
Level 1
41 Exhibition Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
P: +61 3 8620 3866
E: vic@architecture.com.au
