At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative design projects and mentor a dynamic team in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Cera Stribley, a vibrant architecture and interior design practice in Melbourne and Brisbane.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, wellness programs, career development, and a dog-friendly office.
- Other info: Join a gender-balanced team committed to social impact and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse projects while growing your skills in a supportive culture.
- Qualifications: Registered Architect with 10+ years’ experience and strong design portfolio.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Founded in 2013 by architects Domenic Cerantonio and Chris Stribley, Cera Stribley is an architecture and interior design practice with 115 people across Melbourne and Brisbane. We work across multi-residential, commercial, hospitality and private residential projects, with a shared belief in the value great design can bring to cities, communities and clients.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Flexible working hours with seven Working Windows — choose a start time between 7:30am and 10:30am and finish between 4pm and 7pm, giving you more flexibility around your day.
- Wellness benefits including weekly yoga and HIIT, professional massages, breathwork sessions, mental health support, EAP, and 20% off a Richmond membership at The Commons.
- Structured career development with dedicated support for professional and personal growth.
Who we are
- Vibrant, collaborative culture with mentorship, knowledge sharing and regular celebrations of team wins.
- Gender-balanced team with 52% women and 48% men.
- Social impact opportunities including volunteering and fundraising, with a commitment to expanding how we give back to our community.
- Regular social events with plenty of opportunities to connect beyond the day-to-day.
- Doggo-friendly office with a full roster of pups to pat and play ball with.
- Richmond location right next to the train station.
- Certified Carbon Neutral and committed to continually reducing the environmental impact of our work.
The Opportunity in a Nutshell
This Melbourne-based opportunity is suited to a Registered Architect with 8+ years’ experience and a strong balance of design, technical, and project leadership capability. As a key member of the team, you’ll lead projects across a diverse portfolio, coordinating high-quality packages and presentations, managing project resourcing and budgets, and building strong client relationships. You’ll bring strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and the ability to confidently lead small to medium-sized project teams within a collaborative, design-led practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of multi-residential projects from Feasibility and Concept through to Town Planning and early Design Development.
- Develop creative, commercially informed design solutions with strong planning outcomes.
- Lead client presentations, stakeholder engagement, and consultant coordination.
- Manage project programs, budgets, resourcing, and project outcomes in collaboration with leadership and operations teams.
- Mentor and support project teams, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and professional growth.
- Contribute to design reviews, competitions, studio initiatives, and continuous improvement across the practice.
- Ensure projects align with relevant codes, regulations, sustainability principles, and quality standards.
About You
What You Bring
- Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
- Creative design thinking supported by strong technical capability and attention to detail.
- Ability to balance design leadership, project delivery, and team management in a fast-paced environment.
Experience and Skills
- Registered Architect with 10+ years’ experience.
- Strong design portfolio with demonstrated experience across multi-residential projects.
- Experience working with developers and commercially driven project outcomes.
- Strong track record delivering projects across multiple stages.
- Experience leading small to medium-sized project teams.
- Excellent documentation and construction administration skills.
- Thorough understanding of the NCC, BADS, and project delivery processes.
- Highly proficient in Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, and Enscape.
- Sound knowledge of sustainable design principles.
Don’t Meet Every Single Requirement?
We value diverse perspectives and unique life experiences. If you love this role and meet most of what we are looking for, we want to hear from you.
Our Recruitment Process
Thank you for your interest in joining Cera Stribley. Our recruitment process is designed to be as seamless and transparent as possible. If shortlisted, this is what you can expect:
- Quick phone conversation with Mel from HR.
- First Interview with Mel and the Hiring Managers (preferably F2F – come in for a tour!).
- Coffee with one of our Managing Principals.
We look forward to exploring your candidacy with us soon!
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Senior Design Architect in Melbourne employer: Cera Stribley
Cera Stribley is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and design-led culture, making it an ideal place for a Senior Delivery Architect to thrive. With flexible hours and a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead innovative multi-residential and commercial projects in the vibrant city of Melbourne, while also mentoring talented project teams. The company values strong leadership and client relationships, ensuring that your contributions are recognised and rewarded in a dynamic work environment.
