Senior Architect

Senior Architect

Location: Sydney / Melbourne
Employment Type: Full Time

Shape the Future of Architectural Delivery

At Obelisk, we partner with leading architectural practices across Australia, delivering high-quality documentation and project support through our collaborative Australian and international teams.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Architect to join us. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys leading projects, mentoring teams, and working directly with clients while helping drive continuous improvement across project delivery.

If you're passionate about quality architecture, enjoy solving complex project challenges, and want to play a key role in growing an innovative business, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Senior Architect, you will be responsible for leading projects from design development through documentation and construction support. You will work closely with our offshore production teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining exceptional quality standards.

You will become a trusted advisor to our clients and provide technical leadership to both local and offshore teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects through documentation and delivery phases.

• Act as the primary client contact for allocated projects.

• Coordinate project programmes, deliverables and resources.

• Review architectural documentation to ensure quality and compliance.

• Provide technical direction and mentorship to project teams.

• Coordinate with consultants and project stakeholders.

• Identify project risks and proactively resolve issues.

• Maintain project budgets, timelines and resource allocation.

• Drive continuous improvement of documentation standards and workflows.

• Support business development activities and strengthen client relationships.

• Contribute to the growth and development of Obelisk's delivery systems.

About You

You'll be a confident communicator who enjoys taking ownership and leading teams.

You'll ideally have:

• Registered Architect (or eligible for registration) in Australia.

• 8+ years' architectural experience.

• Strong experience delivering commercial, residential, education, health or mixed-use projects.

• Extensive Revit proficiency is a must.

• Excellent understanding of Australian construction documentation and NCC requirements.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams.

• Outstanding communication and client management skills.

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

• Highly organised with excellent problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with distributed or offshore project teams.

• BIM coordination and management experience.

• Understanding of QA/QC systems and documentation standards.

• Experience improving project delivery processes.

Why Join Obelisk?

At Obelisk, we're building a different kind of architectural services business—one that combines Australian leadership with global delivery to help clients scale efficiently without compromising quality.

You'll enjoy:

• Working with some of Australia's leading architectural practices.

• Genuine opportunities for career progression.

• A collaborative and supportive team culture.

• Exposure to a wide variety of project types.

• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

• The opportunity to help shape the future of our growing business.

About Obelisk

Obelisk is an Australian architectural worksharing and project delivery company providing dedicated architectural teams to leading architecture and design practices across Australia.

Our mission is simple:

Precision in delivery. Strength in collaboration. Excellence in execution.

We believe great projects are built by great people, and we're committed to creating an environment where talented professionals can grow, lead and make a genuine impact.

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your architectural career and join a growing, innovative business, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV together with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you'd like to join Obelisk.