Cottee Parker Architects
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    68%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.5(19 ratings)
    Career development
    3.3(19 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.6(19 ratings)
    Management
    3.2(19 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.9(19 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.8(19 ratings)
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    5.0
    Graduate of Architecture
    Jun 2025
    New Auckland QLD 4680Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    good culture and supportive team
    The good thingsgood culture and supportive team
    The challengesnone, everything been good
    5.0
    Student of Architecture
    Mar 2024
    West End QLD 4101Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Yes, I learnt a lot about architectural documentation and how basic construction logic works with such an amazing team.
    The good thingsA healthy and supportive working environment.
    The challengesNot enough time to learn more.
    4.0
    Graduate of Architecture
    Oct 2023
    Melbourne VIC 3000
    Good place to work with friendly colleagues
    The good thingsgood working Environment
    The challengesI didn't experience any challenges while I was working
    3.0
    Graduate of Architecture
    Sep 2023
    West End QLD 41011 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    It is a good firm for someone looking for a flexible working environment.
    The good thingsWork culture is pretty good and there is enough flexibility to achieve a good work-life balance. Perks such as gym and Pilates membership is available.
    The challengesGrowth and salary increment within the firm is hard.
    5.0
    Communications Manager
    Oct 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Supportive team environment, would recommend.
    The good thingsExcellent team environment with friendly staff. Have been consistently supported throughout my career from a junior to manager role.
    The challengesDemanding and high workload, but that is part of the industry.
    1.0
    Architect
    Oct 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    A firm focused on pigeonholing its staff.
    The good thingsEveryone is very positive at the firm. There is a wide variety of opportunities to work on various jobs.
    The challengesThe general atmosphere within the office is often stale as everyone feels the pressure to constantly perform and churn out documents. There is very little support for career growth within the company and you'll most likely end up pigeonholed. Most of the management treats you like a resource instead of an individual.
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    5.0
    Senior Architect
    Oct 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    An architectural practice that knows what it is doing and looks after its staff as well as its clients.
    The good thingsWell structured organization with a lot of opportunities for career progression and growth. A diverse and friendly workforce with a very high skill set. Clear and consistent management and direction. A great positive social culture that is authentic and welcoming.
    The challengesThe success of the the practice results in a self perpetuating generation of significant work. This is a positive challenge to have.
    4.0
    Associate
    Oct 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    A supportive environment that has greatly assisted me during my immigration period and integration into the Australian way of life. I will be forever grateful for that.
    The good thingsGreat projects. Dynamic for a large firm. Like-minded people. A supportive environment where you get out what you put in. Flexible within reason.
    The challengesIt can be overwhelming if you don't ask. Workload and pressure can be high, but that is, unfortunately, part of the industry. Overtime is not expected but is also not frowned upon. Exceptional overtime is however valued based on effective productivity.
    5.0
    Office Coordinator
    Oct 2022
    Great and would recommend to any applicant.
    The good thingsCompany culture is fantastic. They support overall wellbeing of staff with EAP and free group fitness classes. They are understanding of your situation, and can work with you to figure out arrangements that meet your family needs. Fun place to work, and a fun bunch of people to work with.
    The challengesNot many. Multi-tasking and ability to handle pressure of deadlines is a must.
    5.0
    Personal Assistant
    Oct 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    great culture and nice place to work.
    The good thingsgreat socials & culture, love the team I work with, Awesome Boss.
    The challengesEvery job has it's challenges, I think having a supportive company to look after you over the past two years that understands what we have all been through and allowed you to WFH in the difficult times has been important, a company that cares about how you feel enough to want to help. Culture is important.
    5.0
    ArchiCAD Architect
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Interesting place to work with professionals who love what they do!
    The good thingsOverall focus on well being, not just project work
    The challengesA large company, getting to know everyone can take a while.
    5.0
    Architectural Graduate
    May 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    A good place to work.
    The good thingsSocial and Learning culture
    The challengesProject / role opportunities
    2.0
    Architect
    Jan 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Good stepping stone if you can deal with 60 hours weeks and bad management.
    The good thingsCulture is okay and a lot of the people are great.
    The challengesA lot of dead weight in the office and management is terrible. HR does a poor job at keeping people in check and management burns people to get the work done.
    1.0
    Architect
    Jul 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    'Aweful culture & overworked.'
    The good thingsLarge prestige projects
    The challengesDisorganised and poorly managed projects by people who lack sufficient experience and communication skills to deliver the project smoothly. Lack of teamwork, micromanagement big time.
    1.0
    Architect
    May 2018
    HIRE AND FIRE MENTALITY.
    The good thingsgenerous friday drinks
    The challengesPoor communication between management and employees.Problems are not discussed.
    3.0
    Sr. Architect
    Feb 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    management not supportive and non communicative
    The good thingsGood environment, staff friendly and helpful
    The challengeslong hours expected to complete projects, projects under staffed at times
    3.0
    Accounts Officer
    Feb 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Met some lifetime friends
    The good thingsReally nice office and great benefits for staff
    The challengesToo many chiefs and managers that are not needed
    1.0
    Architect
    Oct 2017
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Frustrating, extremely long hours, 'get it done' approach.
    The good thingsExposure to larger scale projects
    The challengesManagerial rigidity with an over emphasis to control.
    4.0
    Administration/Receptionist
    Feb 2016
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    The exposure to new projects and seeing the completed buildings and working with great people with good systems in place.
    The good thingsI was working in an administrative position and there is nowhere to go but for budding young architects they can learn a lot and there are career opportunities for those willing to go after them. I found the exposure to new projects really interesting and really enjoyed seeing the completed buildings. Great people and good systems in place.
    The challengesNo challenges really.
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