Architecture in Melbourne

[beverlyblue]

Hi

Just wanting to know if anyone is employed as architect in Melbourne? if so any info on current employment opportunities and salaries would be appreciated, over here little or no opportunities coming up.


Thanks for any replies


Bev

[Toorak Trev]

Commercial or Residential?

Current rates about 10% to 12% of project cost. [Commercial redevelopment]
Residential about 6% to 8% (again of project cost).

Most big firms are doing it tough if they are watching the changing market curve. Try looking at making contact with the small to medium sized firms (including those set up as draftsmen).

[cuba267]

Originally Posted by beverlyblue

Hi

Just wanting to know if anyone is employed as architect in Melbourne? if so any info on current employment opportunities and salaries would be appreciated, over here little or no opportunities coming up.


Thanks for any replies


Bev

My other half is both an architect and the main applicant - will be heading to melbourne too (if ever get the visa). From what we hear from friends is that there's not many new jobs coming up at the moment but things will improve much earlier there than here (but there still are some opportunities)