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• Conservation or Heritage Architect
• Design Architect
• Project Architect

• Works with clients, engineers, consultants and other stakeholders to determine their requirements and objectives for architectural projects
• Develops detailed, innovative, sustainable and functional architectural designs, taking into consideration social, environmental and economic concerns
• Conducts site inspections to assess project feasibility and submit town planning designs for permits
• Addresses requests for information as part of contract administration from consultants, engineers and other stakeholders involved in the building construction process
• Evaluates and selects appropriate building materials, finishes and systems to achieve sustainability objectives
• Completes design tasks (3D modelling) in accordance with project and client design briefs
• Utilises building information modelling (BIM), and applies relevant building regulations and codes to manage the planning and design of building projects

Landscape Designers are excluded from this occupation. Landscape Designers are included in Occupation 312134 Landscape Designer.

• Designs, plans, manages and maintains projects for new developments, heritage protection, preservation of natural and cultural landscapes, and the rehabilitation of degraded landscapes
• Prepares landscape documentation including drawings, specifications, schedules and contract documents, and calls for tenders on behalf of clients
• Conducts research and analysis to develop sustainable landscape designs, planning and management practices, methods and development strategies
• Conducts feasibility studies and impact assessments to assess the impact of development upon the ecology, environmental character, cultural values and community health and welfare of landscapes
• Collects and documents data through site analysis, considering indigenous practices, landform, soils, vegetation, hydrology, visual characteristics, and human-made and managed features
• May provide expert advice and advocacy on landscape matters in conflict resolution, judicial courts and commissions

• Designs and plans the division of land and layout of cities, towns and suburbs to integrate public spaces, infrastructure, buildings, streets and parks
• Performs site analysis using spatial data, and analyses the physical, cultural, social and environmental characteristics of sites to inform urban design projects
• Produces documents such as master plans, performs feasibility studies, and creates urban design guidelines
• Creates detailed drawings and plans utilising artistic and graphic skills to convert concepts into technical drawings using software, such as computer-aided design (CAD)
• Works with design and planning teams, and negotiates with stakeholders and consultants to shape urban places
• Creates or contributes to policy, standards and guidelines that affect the built environment
• Advises state and local governments about the potential impacts of development proposals on regions, cities or places