We are looking for someone young, energetic, ambitious, talented and enthusiastic architect to join our award winning architectural practice and help make their mark on our city. We are looking for someone local to Toowoomba with experience or someone recently registered who is looking to take the next step.
About Us
Sims White is a progressive regional architectural practice proudly based in Toowoomba, specializing in Health Care, Education, Institutional, Residential and Heritage architecture. Formed in 2012, our firm is built on consistent performance and repeat clients. Being in a regional environment, we work on a wide range of projects both in their scale and type. We are proud to have been involved in some of the highest profile and complex projects in the region in the last few years. We have been consistently awarded for our work since our inception.
Living and working in a regional community is genuinely different to the big city – you will contribute directly to the community you live in as well as see your handiwork regularly. You will also see a significantly larger range of work and scales, as well as greater autonomy and the ability to see a project from start to finish.
We are highly innovative in our use of REVIT software pushing its capabilities to improve our performance and the quality of our outputs. We recognize our staff are the key to our success and that because everyone is different. As a result, we offer a flexible and supportive working environment founded on mutual obligations. We have low staff turnover and are looking for someone to join our team for the long-term.
Sims White Architects offer a flexible working environment, professional development and mentoring, and long-term prospects. There will be times when deadlines are short and pressure intense, but on the whole you will find work/life balance easier to manage in our regional city.
About Toowoomba
Toowoomba is a vibrant and lively regional centre with a unique climate, closer to Brisbane CBD than Noosa or the Southern end of the Gold Coast. We benefit from very short commute times, significantly lower entry to the housing market and a natural environment made for those who love the outdoors. There is also a thriving creative and artistic community, mountain biking & cycling, and parks and gardens. There is also a strong foodie culture with multiple farmers markets, paddock to plate venues and micro breweries.
About the Position - Experienced Drafter or Graduate of Architecture
We need an experienced all-rounder to join us in our new CBD fringe office. This role suits a Registered Architect or Experienced Graduate of Architecture, or Experienced Drafter. The successful candidate will require extensive local project experience,excellent Revit skills, the ability to lead a team, take initiative and apply a hands-on approach and develop ongoing client and staff relationships. You will be expected to work as part of a team underneath a director, or with a Senior practitioner, and also given the opportunity to run smaller projects completely on your own. Applicants without proven local experience will NOT be considered for this position.
Our practice uses REVIT exclusively and so competency with this package is essential. Applicants no or limited REVIT experience will not be considered. A CAD test may be part of the interview process.
About You
You will be a passionate, dynamic, self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a high performing culture. The successful candidate will tick all these boxes:
- You will have at least 5 years’ experience working in an architectural office, at least 3 of which must be after completion of your Masters Degree of equivalent.
- Strong REVIT skills, you must be able to document in REVIT
- You will have solid Architectural documenting experience and construction knowledge.
- Working knowledge of the NCC and relevant standards and codes
- Energetic, willing to learn and try new things, and able to fit with and respect the established office culture and personalities.
- A proactive mindset towards business development
- Ability to follow direction, be self-motivated and work both as part of a team and on your own.
- Please note that an application form with further detailed information and a CAD test may be required.
- This position is based in our Toowoomba office. Applicants must be prepared to relocate or commute.
The following are desirable, but not essential:
- Graphic design skills and working ability with Adobe Creative Suites
- Report writing skills
- Health Care, Residential, Master planning or Heritage Experience
- Design and Hand Drawing skills
- Educational project experience is essential, particularly in dealing with Independent Schools and the Block Grants Authority
- Being local or having a strong desire to settle in a regional environment
- Experience with aligned software such AutoCAD, REVIT MEP and/or Civil 3D
If either of these is an opportunity you would like to explore, please send your CV to [email protected], Folios can be presented at the interview stage. Ensure any drawings provide show both your design AND technical skills. A package commensurate with ability will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Wages will be based on the Architects Award Rates.
Pay: $90,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year
Experience:
- post-master's: 3 years (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- registration as an architect in Australia (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
