Residential Architectural Designer / Future Practice Lead

• Work within proven systems that minimise scope creep and maximise efficiency
• Focus on quality residential architecture, not endless meetings and red tape
• Run your own residential projects instead of being micromanaged

Residential Architect / Project Lead
Equivalent to $100K-$112K + Super (FTE)
Permanent 4-Day Week | Residential Projects | Future Leadership Opportunity
The advertised package represents the full-time equivalent value of the role.
 
Most architecture practices offer five days.
We're offering four.
 
If you've reached the point in your career where you can run projects without being micromanaged and want more ownership, more flexibility and a genuine long-term opportunity, keep reading.
  
The successful candidate will work a permanent four-day (32-hour) week with a starting salary of approximately $80,000-$90,000 + super, depending on experience and capability.
 
As your responsibility, autonomy and contribution grow, there is a clear pathway toward approximately $100,000-$110,000 + super on the four-day arrangement. 
 
The Opportunity
 
You'll step into a residential practice with proven systems, established workflows, and a pipeline of quality work already in place.
 
You'll have the autonomy to run projects, make decisions, solve problems, and see your work through from concept development to builder pricing.
 
Ultimately, you'll manage approx. 3 substantial residential projects per year, with multiple projects moving through different stages at any given time.

What Success Looks Like

• You're someone who enjoys taking ownership.
• You can confidently manage multiple residential projects at once.
• You know how to produce thorough documentation, coordinate consultants, communicate with clients, and keep deadlines on track. 

You'll be responsible for

• Leading residential projects from design through documentation
• Producing high-quality working drawings
• Coordinating consultants and external stakeholders
• Managing client and builder communication
• Monitoring project scope, time allocations and deliverables
• Delivering projects efficiently through to builder pricing

Who This Will Suit

• Capability matters more than experience
• Comfortable working in 2D AutoCAD
• Have a strong understanding of residential documentation and construction.

The Bigger Opportunity
The reality is we're not simply looking for another employee.
We're looking for someone who could eventually become far more important to the business than that.

Interested?
If this sounds like the direction you've been looking for, we'd love to have a conversation.
  
Please call Thomas Whitford at Gough Recruitment on 0447 200 378 or simply hit APPLY NOW.  All applications to Gough Recruitment stay confidential and will not be discussed with anyone outside of Gough Recruitment without your consent.

Consultant

twhitford@goughrecruitment.com.au

Reference number: 4068139
Profession:Design & DevelopmentARCHITECT / PROJECT ARCHITECT

Company: Gough Recruitment AU
Date posted: 26th Aug, 2026