Architect 2121-11
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Job description
Designs buildings or advises on the procurement of buildings, provides concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings, and negotiates with builders.
Similar occupations
Conservation Architect, Heritage Architect.
Skill level
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and relevant experience in addition to the formal qualification. Registration is required.
Note: If you are seeking a skills assessment for skilled migration purposes, different skill level requirements may apply. For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration purposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
The Architects Accreditation Council of Australia is recognised as the national organisation responsible for establishing, coordinating and advocating national standards for the registration of architects in Australia and for the recognition of Australian architects overseas by the relevant Registration Authorities.
Generally, all qualifications in architecture obtained outside Australia are assessed by AACA in terms of equivalence with an accredited Australian academic qualification in architecture.
Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
PO Box 236 CIVIC SQUARE ACT 2608
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 2 6230 0506
Fax: 61 2 6230 7879
Email: assistantregistrar@aaca.org.au
Website: Architects Accreditation Council of Australia
Architects must be registered to practice in Australia. If you wish to obtain information on registration you should contact the relevant State or Territory Architects Registration Board. See contacts below. Each Board is independent and each administers its own Architects Act.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
Duties and responsibilities of a specific occupation carry different licensing requirements. There are three types of licenses that may be required to practise in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Select from the following state links to find out details of which licenses are required to practice in your state.
New South Wales
Registration is compulsory.
Architects Board in NSW
NSW Architects Registration Board
Level 2, 156 Gloucester Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: 61 2 9241 4033
Fax: 61 2 9241 6144
Email: mail@architects.nsw.gov.au
Website: NSW Architects Registration Board
Victoria
Registration is compulsory.
Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV)
Level 7, 372 Albert Street
East Melbourne Vic. 3002
Telephone: 61 3 9417 4444
Fax: 61 3 9417 4711
Email: registrar@arbv.vic.gov.au
Website: Architects Registration Board of Victoria
Queensland
Registration is compulsory.
Board of Architects of Queensland
Postal Address:
PO Box 15343
City East Qld. 4002
Telephone: 61 7 3224 4482
Fax: 61 7 3225 8941
Email: registrar@boaq.qld.gov.au
Website: Board of Architects of Queensland
Building Services Authority (BSA).
Postal Address:
PMB 84
Coorparoo DC Qld. 4151
Telephone: 1300 272 272
Fax: 61 7 3225 2999
Email: info@bsa.qld.gov.au
Website: Building Services Authority
South Australia
Registration is compulsory.
The Architects Board of South Australia
Level 1, 67 Greenhill Road
Wayville, SA 5034
Postal Address:
GPO Box 1270
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone: 61 8 8373 2766
Fax: 61 8 8372 6677
Email: rkrantz@gtsa.xom.au
Website: The Architects Board of South Australia
Western Australia
Registration is compulsory.
Architects Board of Western Australia
33 Broadway
Nedlands WA 6009
Telephone: (08) 9287 9920
Fax: (08) 9287 9909
Email: info@architectsboard.org.au
Website: Architects Board of Western Australia
Tasmania
Registration is compulsory.
Board of Architects of Tasmania
The Royal Engineers Building
2 Davey St
Hobart Tas. 7000
Telephone: 61 3 6234 8188
Email: registrar@aaca.org.au
Licensing is compulsory for engineers who wish to contract directly with their own clients for work over $5000 that needs a building permit.
Building Practitioner Accreditation
Postal Address:
PO Box 56
Rosny Park Tas. 7018
Telephone: 61 3 6233 7657
Fax: 61 3 6233 8338
Email: wstinfo@justice.tas.gov.au
Website: Department of Justice – Workplace Standards Tasmania
Northern Territory
Registration is compulsory.
Northern Territory Architects Board
PO Box 1680
Darwin NT 0801
Telephone: 61 8 8999 8905
Fax: 61 8 8999 8967
Email: ntab@nt.gov.au
Website: NT Architects Board
Australian Capital Territory
Registration is compulsory.
Australian Capital Territory Architects Board
GPO Box 1908
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: 61 2 6207 6288
Fax: 61 2 6207 6324
Email: matthew.alstonfisher@act.gov.au
Website: ACT Planning and Land Authority
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) NSW
'Tusculum'
3 Manning St
Potts Point NSW 2011
Telephone: 61 2 9246 4055
Fax: 61 2 9246 4030
Email: nsw@raia.com.au
Website: The Royal Australian Institute of Architects
Victoria
The Royal Australian Institute of Architects (Victorian Branch)
First Floor, 41 Exhibition Street
Melbourne Vic. 3000
Telephone: 61 3 9654 8066
Fax: 61 3 9650 3360
Email: vic@raia.com.au
Website: The Royal Australian Institute of Architects
Queensland
Royal Australian Institute of Architects
Queensland Chapter
Level 1, 70 Merivale Street
PO Box 3275
South Brisbane Qld. 4101
Telephone: 61 7 3109 7320
Fax: 61 7 3109 7333
Email: qld@raia.com.au
Website: The Royal Australian Institute of Architects
South Australia
Royal Australian Institute of Architects
SA Chapter
PO Box 3420
Rundle Mall
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Telephone: 61 8 8402 5900
Fax: 61 8 8402 5999
Email: sa@raia.com.au
Website: The Royal Australian Institute of Architects
Western Australia
Royal Australian Institute of Architects
Bank of New South Wales Chambers
Level 1
899-901 Hay Street
PERTH WA 6000
Telephone: 61 8 9287 9900
Fax: 61 8 9287 9909
Email: wa@raia.com.au
Website: The Royal Australian Institute of Architects
Tasmania
Royal Australian Institute of Architects
1/19a Hunter Street
Hobart Tas. 7001
Postal Address:
GPO Box 1139
Hobart Tas. 7001
Telephone: 61 3 6234 5464
Fax: 61 3 6234 9063
Email: tas@raia.com.au
Website: The Royal Australian Institute of Architects
Northern Territory
Royal Australian Institute of Architects
1st floor, 1 Shepherd Street
PO Box 1017
DARWIN NT 0800
Telephone: 08 8936 1820
Fax: 08 8936 1839
Email: nt@raia.com.au
Website: Royal Australian Institute of Architects
Territory Construction Association
Lot 1450 Winnellie Road
Winnellie NT 0821
Postal Address:
PO Box 37121
Winnellie NT 0821
Telephone: 61 8 8922 9666
Fax: 61 8 8922 9600
Email: info@tcant.com.au
Website: www.tcant.com.au
Australian Capital Territory
Australian Association of Consulting Architects - ACT Branch
Postal Address:
PO Box 52
Thornleigh NSW 2125
Telephone: 61 2 9980 1230
Fax: 61 2 9980 1231
Email: act@aca.org.au
Website: Association of Consulting Architects Australia