Employment

Employment

The Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) is an independent, self-funded, Not-For-Profit organisation set up by the statutory state and territory Architect Registration Boards. The AACA support nationally consistent high quality qualifications and licensing of architects in Australia. 

The following career opportunities are currently available at AACA.

Programs and Assessment Officer

The opportunity:

Join AACA as a key member of the team, reporting into the CEO, you will be responsible for the assessment of AACA’s various architectural accreditation programs, utilising your outstanding coordination and project management skills to successfully operate our programs against relevant standards and ensure quality assurance practices are met. You will work collaboratively with AACA’s wider assessment team and assist in providing outstanding service to our clients and stakeholders. 

You will be required to have high level organisation and effective planning skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and projects, and ensure all work is completed to quality standards.

The opportunity with AACA will allow you to apply your developed knowledge and skills in this space in a very supportive, project management-based role. 

Working arrangements:

AACA is proud to provide a flexible, safe work culture that is appreciative of diversity.  We have flexibility in core working hours and location (a flexible combination of working from home and in the Sydney CBD office). 

This role is designed to be a part-time position (4 days per week) with the opportunity to work remotely from home 1 day per week, with the exception of the initial training process which will be provided in the office. 

Key tasks include:

  • Ongoing review, assessment and recommendations of AACA’s programs, including:
    • Accreditation of Architectural Education Providers – coordinate the peer review process through which all architecture programs in Australia are assessed against the accreditation standards
    • Overseas Qualification Assessment – Assessing overseas qualifications in architecture for migration and registration purposes, including research and analysis of relevant educational and registration systems
    • Experienced Practitioner Assessment (EPA) – assessing applications to fast-track registration for practitioners with relevant education and experience at an executive level in complex projects 
    • Architectural Practice Examination (APE) – ensuring persons applying to be admitted to a Register of Architects in any state or territory in Australia have an adequate knowledge and understanding of the practice of architecture in Australia and a capacity to exercise professional skill
    • National Program of Assessment (NPrA) – managing the competency-based assessments for those who have substantial skills and experience in the architectural profession, but do not have a recognised architectural qualification
  • Provision of secretariat services for panel members and committees
  • Liaison with stakeholders, committee members and panel members
  • Preparation of monthly reports on applications and website usage
  • Additional support to CEO on special projects as they arise 

Key attributes required include:

  • Experience in co-ordination and project management 
  • Excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills with the ability to manage competing tasks and priorities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Outstanding writing and analytical skills to support a range of different projects and research requirements 
  • Sophisticated computer literacy abilities including MS Office 
  • Self-motivation, with the ability to work with limited supervision within a team environment
  • Prior knowledge of architectural training and educational systems not required

Apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply please submit the following 2 items via Seek:

  1. CV (maximum of 4 pages)
  2. Cover Letter (maximum of 2 pages) – Please detail how your experience relates to the role and required experience and attributes as outlined above.

More information may be sought from candidates prior to shortlisting for interview. If shortlisted for interview, please be prepared to provide minimum two current referees that may be contacted by phone.

Office and Project Administrator

We are looking for an experienced Office and Project Administrator to join our team in Sydney. The role requires the ability to work in a complex and sensitive environment, effectively manage external relationships with stakeholders and contribute to the development of strategic initiatives of the AACA. 

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinate and administer the delivery of AACA assessment programs
  • Provide project administration support across AACA programs
  • Provide regular reports on AACA assessment procedures in consultation with the CEO
  • Prepare procedural documents and guidance 
  • Manage the office calendar and coordinating team meetings
  • Coordinate the effective running of the office – managing office supplies and equipment, housekeeping 
  • General administrative support to the team
  • Secretarial support at relevant meetings, including preparation and distribution of agenda items, meeting minutes, correspondence, memos and reports
  • Office event organisation – Christmas Party, team socials and monthly team communication days

About you

We are looking for someone who enjoy working in a small office environment, are willing to take the initiative and are effective problem solvers. 

  • 3 + Years’ experience in a similar role in professional services 
  • High level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to a diverse range of individuals 
  • Strong customer service focus, with a high level of professionalism, tact and diplomacy
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail with proven ability to prioritise, coordinate and organise resources
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite and database management
  • An ability to prepare high quality presentation materials 
  • High level attention to detail 
  • Excellent office system organisation skills

More information may be sought from candidates prior to shortlisting for interview. If shortlisted, you will be asked to provide details of two referees who may be contacted by phone. 

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Administration Assistant

We are looking for an Administration Assistant to join our team in Sydney. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you ensuring that the office is running smoothly, as well as acting as the first point of contact for external queries, ensuring communal areas are tidy and assisting with administration across all teams.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Office support including maintaining supplies, equipment and housekeeping;
  • Be the first point of contact for external queries via email and phone and redirect queries to the appropriate team members;
  • Diary & email management including scheduling and setting up meetings – internal and external;
  • Preparing and editing correspondence, communications & other documentation;
  • Secretarial support at relevant meetings, including preparation and distribution of agenda items, meeting minutes, correspondence, memos and reports;
  • Keeping all systems up to date including filing and database reports;
  • Assisting with a range of administration-based projects;
  • General administrative support to the team;
  • Provide project administration support across AACA programs;
  • Office event organisation – Christmas Party, team socials and monthly team communication days.

About you

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a small office environment, is willing to take the initiative and is an effective problem solver.

  • 6-12 months administration experience
  • High level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to a diverse range of individuals
  • Strong customer service focus, with a high level of professionalism, tact and diplomacy
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail with proven ability to prioritise, coordinate and organise resources
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite and database management
  • Salesforce experience desirable
  • An ability to prepare high quality presentation materials
  • High level attention to detail
  • Excellent office system organisation skills

More information may be sought from candidates prior to shortlisting for interview. If shortlisted, you will be asked to provide details of two referees who may be contacted by phone.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Architects Accreditation Council of Australia
Gadigal Country
Suite 3, Level 5, 75 Castlereagh Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000

Located on Gadigal Country, the AACA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.