Senior Clinical Architect delivering complex hospital projects, translating clinical planning into compliant, high‑quality design outcomes.
About Architectus
Architectus is Australia’s largest and most diverse architecture and design practice, with more than 730 talented designers and specialists working across nine Australian studios. We combine deep expertise in every sector with critical problem-solving skills and a commitment to exceptional, enduring design. Together with our clients, we aim to make a positive and lasting impact on people, cities and communities.
About the Role
You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering complex health projects, contributing strong clinical planning insight alongside high quality architectural design and technical delivery. Working closely with Project Leads, Principals and health stakeholders, you’ll help translate clinical requirements into thoughtful, compliant and buildable design outcomes.
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Support and lead the delivery of health projects across all stages, from briefing and concept design through to construction
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Apply clinical planning knowledge to interpret models of care, workflows and adjacencies into functional, user centred design solutions
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Collaborate closely with clinicians, planners, consultants and internal teams to balance operational, technical and design requirements
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Lead or contribute to the development of design concepts, documentation and presentations to a high professional standard
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Coordinate the development and review of Room layout sheets
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Coordinate project information, manage delegated work packages and support resource planning under direction of the Project Lead
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Identify risks or issues impacting quality, programme or compliance, and contribute practical solutions
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Actively support studio culture, knowledge sharing and the development of junior team members
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Proficiency in dRofus
About You
You’re an architect with health sector experience who enjoys working at the intersection of design, clinical functionality and technical rigour. You’re confident operating with a high degree of autonomy, while valuing collaboration and clear communication.
- Demonstrated experience working on healthcare projects, such as hospitals, acute care, ambulatory or specialist clinical facilities
- Sound understanding of clinical planning principles, including workflows, adjacencies, infection control and patient/staff experience
- Strong design and technical documentation capability across project stages, including detailed design and construction documentation
- Confidence engaging with clinicians and stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into effective architectural responses
- Solid working knowledge of healthcare-related codes, standards and regulatory frameworks, or a strong foundation and desire to deepen this expertise
- Highly organised with strong time management skills, able to manage delegated tasks with minimal supervision
- A collaborative, curious and professional mindset aligned with a design‑led, purpose‑driven and people‑focused studio culture
Employee Benefits
With a focus on corporate social responsibility and environmental initiatives, you’ll appreciate our welcoming, community-driven atmosphere. Here’s some of what we offer our team:
- Flexible work options including recuperation time and work from home days
- Access to our in-house mentoring program
- Generous paid parental leave: 16 weeks primary carers, 4 weeks secondary carers
- $5,000 employee referral bonus and novated lease options for electric vehicles
- Income protection insurance to cover part of your wage if you’re unable to work
- Access to confidential counselling, wellbeing, legal and financial advice
- Supportive and diverse workplace culture
To Apply
Don’t miss this opportunity to become part of the Architectus team. Suitable applicants are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter .
Architectus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we actively promote an inclusive workplace culture and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. This position requires an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa. Pre-employment checks will be required of the successful candidate.
