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We’ve been placing architects and designers in Melbourne since 2010. The team works out of Flinders Lane, across architecture, interiors, landscape and urban design, business support and the product side.
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Meet Georgie.
After practicing architecture for 7 years, Georgie found that her real passion wasn’t in the buildings themselves, but in the people designing them. So when Bespoke opened in Melbourne in 2010, she made the natural move into recruitment.
Turns out, she was pretty good at it. 15 years later, Georgie has helped hundreds of professionals find their dream jobs within architecture and design, and now heads up the Bespoke team in Melbourne.
- Georgie Brice Managing Director georgie.b@bespokecareers.com
Your Melbourne team.
Georgie Brice
Managing Director
Bianca Nicastro
Principal · Architecture
Jenna Harrold
Principal · Strategic Appointments
Alex Maher
Senior Associate · Business Support
Charlotte Poulain
National Consultant · Architecture · Interior Design · Landscape Architecture
Anna Abell
Consultant · Architecture
Rose Barr
Senior Consultant · Interiors
Katie Askey
Consultant · Interior Design
Olivia Romert
Consultant · Architecture
Erin Clarke
Consultant · Architectural & Interior Products
Carilyn Liang
Head of Operations
Not sure who to ask for? Call the office on +61 (0)3 9663 1188 and you will get the consultant who covers your discipline.
“Hiring through Bespoke was the best money I've ever spent on the business. They found us two incredibly good people, people who weren't even looking. Our Sydney Director came through Bespoke, and she's changed our business.
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The numbers don't lie, but they don't tell the full story either. Behind every one of those Melbourne placements is a relationship, a consultant who genuinely cared, and a phone call they couldn't wait to make.
What Melbourne pays in 2026.
Base salaries for architecture and design roles in Melbourne, from our 2026 Salary Guide. Built from 1,890 survey responses, 1,200 placements and 65 recruiters across our offices.
Average base salary for an architect in Melbourne, with senior brackets closing on Sydney.
Melbourne practices report demand outpacing supply, the most competitive it has been for three years.
Melbourne has the deepest active talent pool in Australia. Six in ten professionals are open to a move.
Source: Bespoke Careers 2026 Salary Guide and Market Report.
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grad of Architecture (0-3 yrs) | $68,191 | $72,000 | $75,000 | |
| Grad of Architecture (3-6 yrs) | $78,838 | $82,000 | $88,000 | |
| Grad of Architecture (6-10 yrs) | $88,000 | $95,000 | $100,000 | |
| Registered Architect (3-6 yrs) | $78,838 | $85,000 | $90,000 | |
| Registered Architect (6-10 yrs) | $90,000 | $100,000 | $110,000 | |
| Senior Architect | $100,000 | $110,000 | $120,000 |
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Interior Designer | $52,000 | $55,000 | $60,000 | |
| Interior Designer (0-3 yrs) | $60,000 | $65,000 | $70,000 | |
| Interior Designer (3-6 yrs) | $70,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 | |
| Interior Designer (6-10 yrs) | $80,000 | $90,000 | $110,000 | |
| Interior Design Associate | $110,000 | $120,000 | $140,000 | |
| Senior Associate (Interior) | $130,000 | $145,000 | $160,000 |
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Designer (0-3 yrs) | $62,898 | $65,000 | $70,000 | |
| Urban Designer (3-6 yrs) | $70,000 | $85,000 | $95,000 | |
| Urban Designer (6-10 yrs) | $90,000 | $100,000 | $110,000 | |
| Associate / Senior Urban Designer | $110,000 | $120,000 | $140,000 | |
| Urban Design Director | $150,000 | $180,000 | $220,000 | |
| Landscape Architect (0-3 yrs) | $62,898 | $65,000 | $70,000 |
See all 10 urban design & landscape roles in the full Melbourne guide
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receptionist | $55,000 | $65,000 | $70,000 | |
| Office Administrator | $55,000 | $65,000 | $75,000 | |
| Project Administrator | $80,000 | $85,000 | $100,000 | |
| Document Controller | $90,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
| Studio Coordinator | $70,000 | $80,000 | $90,000 | |
| Office Manager | $85,000 | $95,000 | $110,000 |
See all 11 business support roles in the full Melbourne guide
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Support / Administrator | $65,000 | $70,000 | $75,000 | |
| Showroom Consultant | $70,000 | $75,000 | $85,000 | |
| Showroom Manager | $80,000 | $90,000 | $100,000 | |
| Account Manager* | $85,000 | $95,000 | $105,000 | |
| Sales Representative* | $85,000 | $95,000 | $110,000 | |
| Business Development Manager* | $90,000 | $110,000 | $130,000 |
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Administrator | $80,000 | $110,000 | $130,000 | |
| Estimator | $90,000 | $110,000 | $120,000 | |
| Project Planner | $90,000 | $130,000 | $160,000 | |
| Assistant Project Manager | $80,000 | $90,000 | $105,000 | |
| Project Manager | $120,000 | $150,000 | $190,000 | |
| Construction Manager | $140,000 | $160,000 | $200,000 |
See all 6 building & construction roles in the full Melbourne guide
Annual base salaries. Updated 1 July 2026.
Life at Bespoke Melbourne.
Rooftop tennis, client parties, HR high teas and sixteen years of Melbourne careers.
Fifteen years of Bespoke Melbourne
The birthday
The office that opened in 2010, still celebrating.
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Match point
On our rooftop
The tennis tournament
Our office rooftop
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Bespoke Careers MelbourneLevel 3, 517 Flinders Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000
+61 (0)3 9663 1188
melbourne@bespokecareers.com
Which roles do you recruit for in Melbourne?
Architecture, interior design, landscape and urban design, architectural and interior products, strategic appointments and business support, at every level from graduates to practice directors, across permanent, contract and temp-to-perm.
How much do architects and designers earn in Melbourne?
It varies by discipline, level and practice size. Our 2026 Melbourne Salary Guide publishes real ranges for every role, alongside a benefits benchmark that studios use to shape packages.
How do your fees work?
There are three ways to hire. Permanent recruitment is success-only. You only pay when we find you your dream hire, and our terms are sent as soon as you brief us. Contract runs on hourly rates agreed upfront, with payroll and compliance through us. Strategic search is retained and paid in three instalments, across engagement, shortlist and appointment.
Do you place contract as well as permanent staff?
Yes. We have filled 1,664 contract roles for studios hiring against a deadline, alongside permanent and temp-to-perm placements. Contractors are referenced and skills-assessed before we put them forward, and a Monday call with a Thursday start is normal.
How do I register as a candidate?
Send your CV and portfolio, apply through any Melbourne job listing, drop them into the form further up this page, or email melbourne@bespokecareers.com. Everything you share stays confidential, and your current employer never hears from us.
How do I brief you on a vacancy?
Use the brief form on this page, Submit a Vacancy, or call the Melbourne office on +61 (0)3 9663 1188 and you will speak to the consultant who covers your discipline.
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