Building Designer / Architect

An opportunity to build more than just buildings!

We are a fast-growing medium density residential business delivering exciting projects across South Australia, and we are looking for a talented Building Designer / Architect to join our growing design team.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than simply producing drawings. You will be exposed to the complete design and documentation journey from initial concepts and design development through to detailed working drawings, construction documentation and project delivery.

You will work alongside experienced designers, builders, engineers, consultants and project teams, gaining valuable insight into how successful developments are conceived, designed, approved and ultimately built.

Why this opportunity is different

You will have the opportunity to:

• Be involved in medium density residential developments from concept through to construction.
• Develop your skills across concept design, planning, design development and detailed documentation.
• Produce high-quality working drawings and construction documentation.
• Collaborate directly with external engineers, consultants, authorities and construction teams.
• Gain exposure to large-scale master plan developments and understand how individual homes contribute to a broader residential community.
• Learn about the relationship between design, planning, construction, cost, buildability and commercial outcomes.
• Play an active role in shaping new residential environments across South Australia.
• Work within a growing business where your ideas, initiative and design input can genuinely influence outcomes.

Is This You?

We are looking for someone with approximately 3–5 years’ experience within the residential and/or commercial building industry who is looking to take the next step in their career.

You will ideally have:

• A qualification in Architecture, Building Design or a related discipline.
• Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident
• 3–5 years’ practical industry experience.
• Strong understanding of residential design and construction documentation.
• Experience producing detailed working drawings and documentation.
• A good understanding of the South Australian planning and building environment.
• Experience working with consultants and coordinating engineering information.
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine pride in the quality of your work.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• A willingness to learn, challenge ideas and contribute to a high-performing team.
• Experience with Archicad or similar design/documentation software would be highly regarded.

Grow with us

The real attraction of this role is the breadth of experience you will gain.

You will see how a master plan evolves from an initial vision into a functioning residential community. You will learn how streets, housing, open spaces, built form and architectural character come together to create places where people want to live.

For the right person, this is an opportunity to develop from someone who produces drawings into a designer who understands the entire development and construction process.

You will be surrounded by experienced people across design, planning, construction and development, providing a unique environment to accelerate your professional development.

Let’s Make It Happen!

Apply now with your CV including your portfolio outlining your experience and selected projects.

If you are ambitious, curious and excited by the idea of seeing your designs progress from a blank piece of land to a completed community, we would love to hear from you.

Rivergum is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities and believe that diversity strengthens teams, sparks innovation and drives better outcomes for our people, customers and communities.

We value the work of recruitment agencies; however, we kindly ask that you do not reach out about this role or submit candidates at this time. Our hiring process begins in-house, and we are not seeking external assistance at this stage. Should we require agency support, we will contact our trusted, approved partners directly.