An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Graduate Architect with previous experience working on Defence projects. In this role you would be joining a well-established and highly regarded architectural practice in Sydney.
This position is suited to an architectural professional with a minimum of 5+ years’ post-graduate experience who is looking to work on significant, complex and design-focused projects within a stable and supportive practice.
The company offers an excellent working environment with a genuine focus on work-life balance, flexible working hours and working-from-home arrangements. You will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects while being supported by experienced senior professionals who are committed to mentorship, career development and long-term progression.
With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business with a great reputation, a collaborative team and a genuinely positive workplace culture.
Working within a highly experienced architectural team, you will contribute to the design, documentation, coordination and delivery of major projects, with a particular focus on the Australian Defence sector.
In the role as an experienced Graduate Architect, the company is offering the following:
- Excellent work-life balance
- Flexible working hours
- Working-from-home arrangements
- The opportunity to work on landmark, complex and design-focused projects
- Exposure to significant Australian Defence projects
- A strong and stable pipeline of secured and upcoming work
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Ongoing mentorship and professional development
- Support from highly experienced senior architects and project leaders
- The stability and security of joining an established architectural practice
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- A genuinely positive workplace with great people and a strong company culture
Your responsibilities will include:
- Working across Defence and other significant design-led architectural projects
- Contributing to projects from concept and design development through to documentation and delivery
- Preparing detailed architectural drawings, documentation and presentation material
- Coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams
- Participating in design reviews, project meetings and stakeholder presentations
- Resolving architectural, technical and construction-related issues
- Ensuring documentation complies with relevant Australian codes, standards and project requirements
- Supporting project leaders with programme, design and delivery milestones
- Working within secure Defence and Government project environments
- Contributing to a collaborative, design-focused and supportive studio culture
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, or equivalent recognised qualification
- A minimum of 5+ years’ post-graduate architectural experience
- Demonstrated professional experience working on Australian Defence projects
- Experience working within secure Defence and/or Government project environments
- Strong architectural design, documentation and technical skills
- Experience working across multiple stages of architectural project delivery
- A sound understanding of Australian building codes, regulations and construction requirements
- Strong consultant, client and stakeholder coordination skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving
- The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
- A genuine interest in high-quality, design-focused architecture
Mandatory Defence & Security Requirements
Due to the sensitive nature of the projects associated with this position, the following requirements are essential and non-negotiable:
- Applicants must hold full Australian citizenship
- Applicants must have the appropriate legal and security eligibility to work on Australian Defence projects
- Previous experience working on Australian Defence projects is essential
- Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, the required Australian Government security clearance
- Applicants must be able to successfully complete all required security, probity, background and project-specific checks
- Applicants born overseas, or those with current or previous foreign citizenship, residency or relevant foreign affiliations, must satisfy all applicable Defence security and nationality requirements
- Where Defence project access is restricted according to nationality, country of origin or other security requirements, applicants must meet the relevant approved-country eligibility criteria
Candidates who do not meet the mandatory Defence security, citizenship and project eligibility requirements will not be considered for this position.
Location Requirements
The role is based in Sydney, and applicants should ideally already be located in Sydney. Candidates currently based interstate may also be considered; however, interstate applicants must have demonstrated Australian Defence project experience, full Australian citizenship and the required eligibility to work on secure Australian Defence projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Graduate Architect looking to continue developing their career while working on meaningful and challenging Defence projects within a flexible, stable and people-focused architectural practice.
The practice is known for fostering an inclusive and supportive studio culture where collaboration, professional growth and design excellence are genuinely valued. Recognising that work-life balance looks different for everyone, the team encourages flexibility while maintaining a strong sense of connection, collaboration and shared commitment to delivering high-quality design outcomes.
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For further information, contact:
Sara at Mega Recruitment
Phone: 0433 190 887
Email: sara@megarecruitment.com.au
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Gemma at Mega Recruitment
Phone: 0409 909 505
Email: gemma@megarecruitment.com.au
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