Senior Architect

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Senior Architect with strong site and project delivery experience to join our Melbourne team. This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident and charismatic with strong site and project delivery experience, who thrives on seeing projects through from design development to completion on site.

This role is ideally suited to an Architect with experience in Industrial, Data Centre, and/or Healthcare projects.

This is a full time role based in our Melbourne studio, reporting into the Principal.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage design development, documentation, contract administration and quality control across projects
• Lead on-site delivery and coordination, working closely with builders, subconsultants and government/statutory bodies as required
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing clear advice and regular progress updates
• You'll draw on deep experience with building materials and methods to anticipate and resolve issues in workmanship, and bring the technical judgement to address complex engineering requirements with elegant, considered solutions.
• Translate design intent into accurate, buildable documentation using Revit
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to a high-performing studio culture
• Contribute to business development and help grow Genton's presence in the Industrial, Data Centre and Health sectors

About You

• Bachelor of Architecture (or equivalent 5-year degree) plus relevant post-qualification experience
• Strong, demonstrated site and project delivery experience — ideally across industrial, data centre and/or health projects
• Excellent Revit skills, with working knowledge of AutoCAD and other CAD/visualisation tools (SketchUp, Rhino, 3D Studio Max, V-Ray, Adobe Creative Suite advantageous)
• Confident, personable and commercially minded — comfortable representing Genton in front of clients, contractors and consultants
• Strong understanding of building materials, construction methods, and applicable codes and standards
• A collaborative approach with the ability to mentor and lead others when required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Direct exposure to Principal-level mentorship and decision-making
• A collaborative, design-driven studio culture with a strong project pipeline

About Genton

Genton is a leading Australian architecture and urban design practice focused on design-led outcomes that enhance the public realm. Our work has received critical acclaim through design competitions and industry awards, nationally and globally, and we approach projects across all scales and sectors with a consistent commitment to enhancing the public realm.

Our design philosophy is anchored by four core tenets - Permeable Edge, Catalyst for Change, Human Experience, and Longevity. These core tenets shape every project we take on, framing spaces that are visually compelling but also purposeful, resilient and enduring.

How to Apply

If you're an all-round architect with rail experience looking to bring your skills to a design-led practice with a strong project pipeline, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and portfolio (upload under the Cover Letter option).