Senior Architectural Technician

MODE is a multidisciplinary architectural design practice with 35 years’ experience delivering better environments for communities, clients, and partners throughout Australia and New Zealand. Our network of 9 studios allows us to deeply understand and engage with local communities and cities where we operate. As a result, our projects are varied and contextual, delivering an experience as unique as the places we work in and the people we work with.

• Open Space and Urban Design

• Sport and Recreation

• Residential

• Commercial and Aviation

• Health and Aged Care

• Education

• Infrastructure

• Defence

• Law and Order

Senior Architectural Technician - Secure Environments & Residential

We are looking to expand our team of talented and dedicated people to collaborate on projects throughout Australia. We are seeking Senior Architectural Technicians to join our Secure Environments and Residential Sectors in a full time, permanent capacity.

Skills & Experience

Senior Architectural Technicians work with their allocated manager and under the direction of the National and State Leads, requiring close working relationships with their project team at MODE to deliver high quality design, documentation and construction outcomes. They will collaborate with their team in a highly effective manner which includes mentoring and overviewing junior staff as appropriate to meet deadlines and project requirements.

Profile and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant Qualifications: A recognised qualification relating to technical BIM drafting / documentation with strong design, documentation, and construction knowledge.
• Industry and Technical Expertise: Minimum 5 years' experience in the relevant sector/industry, with demonstrated expertise in design documentation, construction documentation and project delivery.
• Advanced BIM capability and Documentation Excellence: Advanced Revit and BIM proficiency with the ability to deliver coordinated, high-quality project documentation and support design ream leadership.
• Project and Consultant Coordination Skills: Demonstrated project management experience with a strong ability to manage multiple tasks, facilitate project coordination, and coordinate sub-consultant inputs.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management: Good client relationship management skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work constructively with internal and external project stakeholders.
• Personal Drive, Judgement and Professionalism: A self-motivated, results-driven, and solutions-focused approach with strong judgement and reasoning, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.

You will be able to:

• Deliver Design and Documentation Excellence: Prepare and deliver compliant, high-quality designs and documentation, integrating innovative solutions and supporting planning, building, and construction processes. Assist with leadership of design and documentation teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Drive Project Performance and Quality Outcomes: Support project leaders to achieve time, cost, and quality goals while coordinating stakeholders, ensuring quality standards, mentoring staff, and contributing to business development.

Why join our Team?

• Enjoy full-time pay while working a 37.5-hour week, giving you more time for life outside the studio.

• Join a collaborative, design-led firm with studios across New Zealand and Australia, where creativity, knowledge sharing, and great design are valued.

• Build your career across our studio network, with opportunities to work on diverse projects and transfer between locations.

• Invest in your professional growth through:

Structured mentoring and career development

Access to internal and external learning opportunities

Study leave for approved professional development and registration requirements

• Receive a referral bonus when you help us grow our team by referring successful new employees.

• Be part of a connected studio culture, with regular social events, team celebrations, and opportunities to build lasting professional relationships.

If you’re interested in this opportunity but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

It is the breadth of MODE’s reach, and the diversity of the projects it undertakes, that makes working with MODE both exciting and rewarding. If your personal values align with MODE’s, you have a creative mindset and aren't afraid to think outside the ‘orange’ box, please forward through your application including covering letter, CV and portfolio to ***email_hidden***.

Only applicants successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted, with interviews held immediately.

Proof of work rights eligibility will be requested in our application process.