Associate - Architecture

About the role

Hassell, an architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and urban design firm with eight design studios worldwide, is looking for an Associate to join its Perth studio. The role suits experienced architectural professionals interested in sectors such as rail, health, infrastructure, multi-residential, commercial, workplace, education, civic and mixed-use. As Associate, you will lead the delivery of complex architectural projects, guide multidisciplinary teams and build trusted relationships with clients and collaborators.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex architectural projects or significant workstreams, from concept through to completion.
• Balance creativity, sustainability, technical rigour and commercial outcomes at every stage of a project.
• Lead multidisciplinary consultant teams and manage scope, programme, resources, budgets and risk.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders, acting as a credible project leader.
• Contribute to winning new work through client engagement, proposals, presentations and business development.
• Mentor and develop architects and emerging designers.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement and sustainable design.

Required profile

• Degree in Architecture and registration as an Architect, or eligibility for registration in Australia.
• Experience leading complex architectural projects or significant project packages in the Australian market.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating consultants across project stages.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of how projects support long-term client relationships and business growth.

Required skills

• Strong design, technical and project delivery capabilities.
• Experience managing project programmes, resources, budgets and client expectations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Collaborative leadership style and passion for mentoring others.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM-enabled project delivery.

What we offer

• Flexible work policy allowing hybrid work, location and work pattern flexibility.
• Paid parental leave and purchased leave.
• Inter-studio transfer opportunities.
• Wellbeing benefits and development and training opportunities, including online training and a People Coach program.
• Study assistance.

To be considered, submit your portfolio and CV; expressions of interest are not formal applications and speculative candidates are not accepted through agencies.