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What this job is
An architect designs buildings and structures in response to client briefs, regulatory requirements, and site constraints, working across residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors in Australia. They produce detailed technical drawings, specifications, and documentation that guide construction, and manage design quality throughout the project delivery process. Architects must be registered with the architects board in the state or territory where they practise.
Pay
A$2,308 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- 3D modellingcore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Customer Needs Assessmentcore
- Digital Literacycore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Negotiationcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Documentationcore
- Project managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Correspondence Drafting
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Supplier Communication