Education Lead - Architecture

About the role

ROUSSOS Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded Adelaide architectural practice to appoint an Education Lead. The practice has a strong portfolio spanning early learning, schools, tertiary and specialist education facilities, and is looking for someone to take on a senior leadership position within an established, collaborative design studio. The role balances design excellence with commercial awareness and strong client engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee project delivery.
• Build on established client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Provide design leadership and strategic direction across the education portfolio.
• Mentor and develop others within the studio.
• Contribute to business development and the broader growth of the practice.

Required profile

• An experienced architectural professional with strong leadership capability and commercial awareness.
• Experience in the education sector is highly regarded, but professionals from other sectors with strong design leadership and client engagement skills are also considered.
• The ability to inspire others, represent the practice confidently and contribute to its success.

The studio offers flexible working arrangements and leadership support. Applications are handled through ROUSSOS Recruitment, which treats them and conversations with candidates in strict confidence.