Architect/Designer

Overview

Woolpert is a global architecture, engineering, and geospatial services firm recognised for combining strong design capability with modern technology to deliver high-value outcomes for clients. The business is certified as a Great Place to Work® and promotes growth, innovation, and career development. Greenbox Architecture, founded in 2009 and now part of Woolpert, brings specialist Australian design expertise in mission-critical architecture for data centres, health, and life sciences, as well as commercial and workplace interiors.

The wider Woolpert group has a growing footprint across Australia and delivers infrastructure, environmental, and digital solutions throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Its culture emphasises inclusion, shared ownership, and progress, including the Principal Program that gives employees a pathway to become company owners and share in future success.

Role Summary

Woolpert is hiring an Architect/Designer for the Sydney team. In this role, you will report to an Associate and contribute to the delivery of complex, large-scale, mission-critical architectural work, including data centres and specialised infrastructure. The portfolio includes projects valued from $400k to more than $3 billion.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to demanding multi-phase projects while maintaining quality, regulatory compliance, and strong design outcomes.
• Support project delivery across detailed design, documentation, coordination, and construction-phase assistance to preserve design intent.
• Work closely with internal colleagues and external consultants to keep all stages aligned.
• Produce and check detailed drawings and models that support accurate project records.
• Help manage schedules, deliverables, and quality standards across multiple project stages.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant architectural experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian building codes.
• Well-developed technical and construction understanding is preferred.
• Good grasp of design and construction documentation.
• Advanced Revit ability is essential.
• Experience with rendering tools such as Enscape or Lumion, plus Photoshop, will be an advantage.
• Background in complex commercial projects or large-scale multi-residential work is preferred.

Eligibility

This is a permanent full-time position based in Sydney with hybrid working arrangements. Candidates must have full working rights in Australia. Applicants from First Nations communities are encouraged to apply, and the company also welcomes people who may not meet every preferred qualification.

Benefits

• Opportunity to participate in the Principal Program and gain ownership in the business.
• Automatic Salary Continuance Insurance funded by the employer.
• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrifice options.
• Study reimbursements and study leave for role-related further education.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family members.
• Discounted voluntary corporate health insurance through Bupa.
• Supportive culture built around trust, respect, and shared success.

Additional Information

Woolpert is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. The company recruits, trains, compensates, and promotes without discrimination based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law. Candidates requiring an accommodation during the application or interview process should request it in advance. If an interview needs to be rescheduled or cancelled, candidates should contact their recruiter. Agencies are asked not to contact employees directly regarding this vacancy, and resumes submitted outside the authorised process may be treated as the property of Woolpert if no valid engagement exists.