We are seeking an experienced Project Architect or Senior Architect who wants to take on greater leadership, run projects with confidence, and mentor others — all within a highly respected national design practice with a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture. If you’re ready to lead projects end-to-end , guide and mentor junior team members, and play a key role in shaping project outcomes, this opportunity offers a clear pathway into an Associate-level position . You will work across a diverse portfolio of commercial, defence, institutional, community, and civic projects , ranging from crafted small-scale works through to major complex developments valued in the hundreds of millions. You’ll enjoy meaningful responsibility while being supported by an experienced and grounded leadership team. About the Role In this role, you will act as a project leader —taking ownership across multiple stages, setting the direction for project delivery, and ensuring quality outcomes. Overview of the role: Leading smaller projects independently from concept to completion Overseeing packages or managing small teams on larger, more complex projects Running client and consultant coordination day-to-day Providing design leadership and technical guidance Supporting and mentoring graduates and junior architects Ensuring project outcomes meet design, quality, and delivery expectations You will be trusted with autonomy, expected to take initiative, and supported to grow your influence within the studio. About You You are passionate, capable, and ready to step into a more senior role where your leadership and project-running skills can shine. Ideally, you will have: Registered Architect (or equivalent experience as a Senior/Project Architect) 5–10 years’ architectural experience with strong project-leading capability Proven experience delivering projects end-to-end Ability to run projects independently and lead teams confidently Strong documentation, design resolution, and technical capability Proficiency in Revit Excellent communication and presentation skills A collaborative, low-ego approach with the ability to build strong relationships A desire to mentor, guide, and support junior team members Experience in commercial, institutional, defence, or complex project sectors Australian Citizenship (required for certain project types) We welcome candidates from both large-scale and smaller boutique practices — leadership capability, initiative, and alignment with team values are most important. What You’ll Gain This is an outstanding opportunity to build your leadership pathway in a supportive, well-regarded national practice. You will gain: A clear and genuine pathway to Associate Leadership roles on significant national projects The ability to act as project leader and help shape project outcomes A supportive environment where mentoring and growth are priorities Exposure to a wide range of project types and scales A friendly, grounded team culture built on collaboration A beautiful, accessible studio space How to Apply: Press the “Apply” button and please submit: Resume Folio (attach in place of Cover Letter — 2MB limit) Submitting through “Apply” ensures your application reaches us promptly. If your folio is too large, submit your resume first and then email your folio to people@oceania.careers and we will add it to your application. Applications will be reviewed over the coming week, so please submit early. We look forward to receiving your application. Contact: If you have any questions, contact Seton on 61483946342 or email people@oceania.careers
