About DesignInc
DesignInc is an Australia-wide architecture and design practice with over 250 architects, urban planners, interior designers and landscape architects across studios in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne and Sydney. What sets them apart is purpose — they are single-minded about creating healthy buildings and people-centred environments, from large-scale civic infrastructure to detailed community spaces.
The Darwin studio, based in Parap, formally opened in 2024 and brings together DesignInc’s national expertise with deep, established local knowledge from over a decade of delivering projects across the Northern Territory. Their project portfolio spans Defence, Health, Education, Community, Commercial, Infrastructure, Transport and Aviation — giving their team genuine breadth and the chance to do work that matters.
DesignInc is also the only architecture practice in Australia to hold dual Climate Active certification for both their Services and Organisation — a genuine commitment to sustainable practice, not just a marketing claim.
The Role
This is a senior project architect and team leadership role sitting within the Darwin studio. You will take the lead on projects from concept through to delivery, act as the primary point of contact for clients and consultants, and play a key role in guiding and mentoring the studio team. You will work closely with the Darwin Studio Leader and draw on the expertise and resources of DesignInc’s broader national network.
Darwin is an active, high-demand market and the studio has a strong and growing pipeline of work across both local NT projects and national commissions. This role offers genuine senior influence in a studio that is still in an exciting growth phase.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead projects across all phases from briefing, design and documentation through to construction administration
* Act as primary client and consultant contact, building and maintaining strong professional relationships
* Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including internal staff and external consultants
* Mentor and develop more junior team members within the studio
* Produce and oversee high-quality documentation using Revit
* Contribute to project pursuits and business development as required
* Maintain a strong understanding of the NCC, relevant NT regulations and building codes
About You
You are a highly experienced architect who leads with both technical depth and people skills. You are registered, have managed projects and teams, and are ready for a senior role that gives you real ownership.
* 10+ years’ architectural experience, with a strong track record delivering projects end to end
* Registered Architect
* Experience leading project teams and managing consultants and builders
* Strong Revit proficiency and experience producing and managing documentation
* Broad sector experience — Defence, Health, Education, Community or Commercial highly regarded
* Experience working on projects in the NT or remote/tropical environments is an advantage
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, people-first approach
* Commercially minded and able to manage project programmes, budgets and scope
How to Apply
Press the “Apply” button and please submit:
* Resume
* Folio (attach instead of Cover Letter — 2MB limit)
Please submit your application through “Apply”, as this goes directly into our system and ensures you will be considered. Emailing us means we have to add you in separately and this may not be considered as promptly.
If your folio is too large, please submit your resume and then email your folio to ******@buildpx.com.au as this will enable us to add your folio to your application.
We will be reviewing applications over the coming weeks, so please submit your interest as soon as possible.
We look forward to receiving your interest.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Seton Walsh-Rose on +61 483 946 *** or email ******@buildpx.com.au
Not Right for You? Other Opportunities
We work with a range of clients nationally — if this role is not right for you and you are looking, feel free to express your interest in opportunities by registering with us via email at ******@buildpx.com.au
Find out more about us and what we do at: BuildPx.com.au
Additional information
* 9-Day Fortnight + Car
* National Firm- Local and National Projects
* Lead. Design. Impact.