We're a registered architectural practice and a licensed construction company, one firm, with our own in-house Construction Team. Document it here, then walk it onto site with the people who'll actually build it. No handoff to a builder who's reading your drawings for the first time, no watching your detailing get reinterpreted because nobody on site understands the intent behind it.
We're a practice based in Balmain, specialising in high-quality residential work across heritage conservation areas in the Inner West, East, and North. We're a small, close-knit team, dogs in the office, and enough project variety that you're not doing the same house five times a year.
Why this role is different
We're a registered architectural practice and a licensed construction company, one firm, with our own in-house Construction Team. Document it here, then walk it onto site with the people who'll actually build it. No handoff to a builder who's reading your drawings for the first time, no watching your detailing get reinterpreted because nobody on site understands the intent behind it.
We're a practice based in Balmain, specialising in high-quality residential work across heritage conservation areas in the Inner West, East, and North. We're a small, close-knit team, dogs in the office, and enough project variety that you're not doing the same house five times a year.
The role
We need someone who's comfortable working through all stages of design and documentation. This role is built around strong technical delivery and mentoring.
In the role, you will:
- Work hands-on with our Construction Team through documentation and delivery, including site visits
- Produce detailed Archicad documentation, including interiors, joinery, lighting, and electrical
- Co-ordinate and liaise directly with consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
- Specify and schedule finishes, fittings, and fixtures against real client budgets
- Support and mentor junior architectural staff
To apply, you will need:
- Minimum 3 years experience in construction documentation in Archicad (this isn't optional, as our entire documentation workflow runs on it)
- Demonstrated experience documenting residential projects
- Solid knowledge of the NCC/BCA and relevant Australian Standards
- Demonstrated experience mentoring or supervising junior staff
This is a full-time, in-office role based in Balmain.
What's on offer
- See your designs actually get built, by your own firm, without the usual fight to protect the design intent
- A small, collaborative team where you're not just a cog in the machine
- Balmain office, good coffee, dogs, the occasional beer
- $90-110k based on experience, plus super
Senior Architectural Technician employer: Ballast Point
At Ballast Point, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to take ownership of their projects. Located in the vibrant suburb of Balmain, our team enjoys a dynamic environment where professional growth is encouraged through hands-on experience and direct interaction with both design and construction teams. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on employee development, we offer a rewarding career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the architecture and construction industry.
