Senior Associate - Education
- Lead education-sector architecture projects and teams, including schools, childcare facilities and potentially tertiary projects.
- Partner with Principals on winning and delivering projects, managing clients and stakeholders, and expanding the NSW project pipeline.
- Mentor team members and contribute to business development, design leadership and client relationships.
This role will encompass design leadership, business development, client management and collaboration. Local experience and network within Sydney highly valued. Package commensurate with experience.
Key responsibilities
- Lead projects and teams with a focus in the education sector
- Work closely with Principals on the successful winning and delivery of projects
- Focus on schools, childcares and possibly tertiary clients
- Develop the skills of others within your team
- Work closely with clients and stakeholder groups
- Lead and collaborate on the design of education facilities
- Take on existing live projects but also expand pipeline in NSW
Skills and experience
- Min of 10 years experience gained in well regarded studios
- Demonstrated experience on education projects (independant schools)
- Ability to manage staff
- Mentor staff in career and team based activities
- Be pro-active in business development activities
- Have a high customer service focus
- High level written and verbal communication skills
- Commercial acumen
- Relationships with education clients
Benefits and culture
- A collaborative, flexible and supportive culture
- Passion and excellence are rewarded and celebrated
- Generous package/ bonuses commensurate with experience
Consultant
Misty Waters
Principal - Strategic Appointments
+61 (0)2 9212 0230
misty.w@bespokecareers.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistywaters1/
Reference number: 74712
Profession:ArchitectureSenior Architect
Strategic AppointmentsSenior Architect
Company: Bespoke Careers
Date posted: 4th Nov, 2026
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