Senior Architect

SENIOR ARCHITECT
JOONDALUP LOCATION
CONTRACT UNTIL JUNE 2027
$69.15 PER HOUR

KEY OBJECTIVES

• Design architectural concept and working drawings for building construction and refurbishment projects.
• Undertake project management and contract management responsibilities.
• Provide high level of customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Promote a safe work environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure all work is undertaken to a high standard in accordance with Company strategies, plans, protocols, ISO 9001, procedures and adopted practices, budgets and relevant legislation.
• Timely and accurate delivery of assigned work and projects within allocated budget. Project work is undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Project Management Framework.
• Financial and contract management activities are undertaken in accordance with procedures and processes.
• Community consultation is compliant with the Company's Community Consultation and Engagement policy, procedures and timeframes.
• Prompt and accurate capture of corporate information and documentation in accordance with the record keeping system and associated policies, protocols and practices.

KEY ACTIVITIES:

Architectural Development and Design

• Prepare architectural concept design drawings, draft working drawings (using AutoCAD) and write technical specification documentation.
• Review designs and ensure all designs and working drawings meet statutory requirements for building approval and construction standards.
• Ensure all technical specification documentation meets statutory building and development approvals.
• Research current best practice and trends for the design, construction and maintenance of facilities including assessments of construction methods for 'whole of life cost' for such facilities.
• Convert historical hard copy plans to AutoCAD/Electronic format as necessary to ensure all building plans are clearly indexed and readily accessible.
• Maintain current plans in AutoCAD/Electronic format to ensure all building plans are clearly indexed and readily accessible.
• Ensure the drawing register is up to date.
• Comply with the Company's processes, work practices and documentation to support maintaining Quality Management System and ISO 9001 certification.
• Display attitudes and behaviours that support a culture of continuous improvement across the Infrastructure Services Directorate.

Project Management

• Develop project plans for each project including scoping, establishment of deliverables and objectives, budget, project schedule, communication plan and risk management.
• Undertake project monitoring and prepare relevant project reporting documentation.
• Oversee projects in accordance with agreed scope, timeframes and budgets.
• Monitor and review expenditure to ensure conformity with budget outcomes.
• Monitor progress of works and provide assessment of completed works.

Contract Management

• Prepare tender documentation for consultants and contractors.
• Participate as a panel member for evaluation of tenders.
• Arrange quotes for works to be undertaken by consultants and contractors.
• Assess quotes against requirements and make appropriate recommendations.

Customer Service

• Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolve complaints and provide technical information and advice to internal and external stakeholders on relevant matters.
• Liaise employees and contractors to ensure a coordinated approach.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications:
Highly Developed Skills:

• Architectural design and drafting.
• AutoCAD (current version).
• Written and verbal communication, including technical specification writing.
• Influencing and interpersonal skills to positively manage stakeholders, resolve issues and negotiate contracts.
• Professionalism and customer service.
• Ability to resolve complex design challenges.
• Well-developed computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Organisational and time management.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Comprehensive Knowledge:

• Corporate document management principles and practices.
• Building Asset and Facility Management principles.
• National Construction Code of Australia and related Australian standards and statutory requirements.
• Commercial design and construction practices and construction contract management.
• Well-developed architectural product knowledge.
• Facilities management, specifically preventative maintenance regimes to ensure designs developed are conducive to optimal building management/life cycle needs.
• WHS legislation. Demonstrated Experience:
• Working within a typical design/drafting environment.
• AutoCAD (current version).
• Managing site measures and site feature surveys and the analysis and interpretation of surveys for the purposes of preparing design documentation.
• Design, documentation and project management of new and refurbishment projects

Qualifications / Clearances:

• Degree in Architecture or Advanced Diploma in Architecture (Building Design) or equivalent.
• Diploma Project Management or equivalent experience.
• Diploma of Contract Management or equivalent experience.
• Current WA 'C' Class Driver's Licence.
• Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card).

If you meet the above criteria, click on APPLY now and we will be in contact.
Reference number: 1680112
Profession:Building & ConstructionPlanning

Company: Amalgam Recruitment
Date posted: 9th Sep, 2026