About the Role

A design-led, collaborative architecture studio is looking for an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to help drive its growing Western Australia presence. This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a leadership position while remaining hands-on in project work and design excellence. The right candidate will balance project delivery with practice development, playing a key role in shaping the future direction of the Perth studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and documentation of a wide range of architectural projects
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure project alignment and quality outcomes
• Represent the studio in client meetings, workshops, and site visits
• Work with senior leadership to support business development pursuits and strategic submissions
• Maintain a 50/50 focus across design/project work and the generation of new opportunities (submissions, BD, practice growth)

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Architecture
• Registered Architect in Western Australia (mandatory)
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in architecture, with a demonstrated track record of leadership and delivery
• Strong design sensibility with excellent communication and documention (Hospitality, Resorts and Gaming, Defence, Data Centres, Energy, Transport, Infrastructure, Airports)
• Ability to work autonomously and drive initiatives independently
• Experience or ambition to develop client relationships and secure new work is highly regarded

What You'll Bring

• A strategic, design-focused mindset
• Confidence to lead and grow a local studio presence
• A collaborative spirit, comfortable working across disciplines and within a co-located environment
• Passion for contributing to a values-led, purpose-driven practice

Why Join

• Be part of a progressive design studio expanding into Western Australia
• Take on a role with significant autonomy and leadership potential
• Work in a flexible, co-located office environment with aligned consultants and engineers
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on culture, capability, and project direction