Careers @ 
Elsewhere Pods

At Elsewhere Pods we are building more than modular eco pods. We are building a movement. If you care about design, sustainability and creating better ways to live and travel, we would love to have you on the journey. Check out our current roles below and see where you could make an impact.
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What we do:

At Elsewhere Pods we design and deliver sustainable, modular eco pods that redefine how people live, travel and connect with nature. Our mission is to make luxury eco tourism accessible while easing the housing affordability crisis. Every pod is built to be sustainable, affordable and inspiring, giving landowners and travellers new ways to experience comfort and connection with the environment.

Our Core Values:

We use these 4 values as our guiding principles.

Customer Experience

We deliver journeys that surprise and delight, setting a new standard for customer care.

Elite Teamwork

We operate like a high performing sports team, built on candour, camaraderie and care.

Velocity in Action

We move fast with clear direction, innovate constantly and improve 

every day.

We are Passionate

We are passionate about the mission, love to win, and thrive on solving problems.

Ready to join the Team?

Current job openings:

Senior Architect - Modular Construction

Employment type: Full-time
Reports to: CEO

 

About Elsewhere Pods

At Elsewhere Pods, our mission is to develop a luxury eco-tourism and alleviate housing affordability.

Elsewhere Pods designs, manufactures and installs high-end modular studios and accommodation pods which are both stunning and affordable. Our modular prefab system means that our clients can fully customise their pods to perfectly suit their property and use case. Additionally, the flat pack design means that we can access hard-to-reach sites anywhere in the world, installing in as little as 2 days for small studios or 4 days for small homes, without the need for any heavy machinery or disruption to the natural environment. Our pods are made of 99.99% recyclable materials and utilise fewer than 1% of the components of traditional builds. All of this comes together as a system that reduces waste and carbon footprint, whilst providing a stunning and minimalist aesthetic that seamlessly connects the occupants with their natural environment.
Our expanding market segments include: high-end eco-tourism accommodations, luxury granny flats and pool houses, backyard studios and office spaces, commercial and retail spaces and showrooms, as well as event structures. Our expanding markets now include Australia, New Zealand and the USA with further expansion expected in 2026.

 

Role Summary

We’re looking for a Senior Architect with strong technical capability in Revit and familiarity with modular or prefabricated buildings. 
We are a small team delivering a variety of projects at an increasing scale. Your role will be a diverse and exciting one; from leading our project management team, to influencing the development of our next-generation building platform, which is expected to roll out in 2026. 
You will lead a range of residential, commercial and events projects from concept to handover. This is a hands-on technical and delivery role, suited to someone who is comfortable taking ownership, coordinating consultants and junior staff, managing documentation and ensuring smooth progression from design to manufacture. With multiple pods often in production at once, you’ll bring structure, clarity and strong project management to keep design, documentation and construction aligned.

 

Key Responsibilities

Design & Documentation

  • Lead architectural design from concept through to handover: early sketches, design development, permit documentation, production information and as-built sets
  • Become a leading part of the team designing and developing the next generation of Elsewhere Pods - our entry into large-scale scale affordable (but beautiful) housing.
  • Produce and manage detailed BIM models in Revit, including families, worksets, coordination and schedules
  • Translate design intent into clear, buildable and manufacture-ready drawings.

Approvals & Coordination

  • Apply your knowledge of state planning regulatory requirements
  • Prepare and submit building approvals and permit documentation
  • Liaise with building surveyors, councils and certifiers to resolve queries and conditions efficiently
  • Coordinate external consultants and integrate their deliverables into models and documentation sets.

 

Project Delivery & Quality

  • Oversee site and factory inspections during manufacture and test assembly
  • Manage design-related site instructions, variations and RFIs
  • Ensure high standards of drawing management, version control and document handover in line with company SOPs
  • Support simultaneous pod delivery by maintaining accurate, coordinated documentation and predictable workflows.

Team Collaboration

  • Work closely with Product and Operations to align design intent with production, installation and customer requirements
  • Provide leadership, guidance, support and technical direction to junior or emerging team members as the team grows.

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • Masters of Architecture (or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in professional architecture, preferably within modular, volumetric or off-site prefabricated construction
  • Advanced Revit and AutoCAD capability across model authoring, families, coordination and schedules
  • Comfortable in taking on new challenges in a dynamic start-up environment
  • Strong technical documentation skills including detailing, specifications and coordination drawings
  • Proven experience delivering projects through concept, permit approvals, construction or installation
  • Strong project management skills, particularly in multi-unit or fast-paced delivery environments
  • Ability to communicate knowledge clearly with consultants, contractors, surveyors and approval authorities.
  • Understanding of factory production processes, installation constraints and transport considerations for modular units.
  • A portfolio demonstrating commercial acumen and understanding of modular projects, technical drawings and Revit proficiency.
  • You will align with our company culture akin to an elite sporting team, where customer outcomes, speed, execution and a passion for problem solving drive us to make positive change in the world.

What We Offer

  • A senior role where architectural decisions directly shape strategy, design, manufacturing, delivery and customer outcomes.
  • Access to Elsewhere Pods’ “Shared Success” profit-sharing model. 
  • Access to Elsewhere Pods’ Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP).
  • The opportunity to influence the future of scalable, affordable and stunning housing through our next generation of Elsewhere Pods.
  • Flexible working arrangements with WFH options available
  • Competitive salary package with potential for vehicle, and pathways for growth and leadership as the architecture function expands.
  • Opportunity to work with an innovative industry-leading company with a track record of achieving the impossible.

 

What's Next

If this sounds like a challenge that you would like take on, please submit your CV below. 

National Installation Manager  - Modular Construction

Employment type: Full-time
Reports to: Operations Team

 

Who is Elsewhere Pods

Elsewhere Pods is a fast-growing tiny home and modular construction company based in Melbourne’s inner seaside suburbs, operating nationally, and increasingly internationally. Our eye-catching, flat-packed pods are designed to inspire, and our innovative prefabricated system lets us chase a bold mission: developing a luxury eco-tourism industry and improving housing affordability. This is no small task, but we love what we do, and we’re laser-focused.

We design, manufacture and install high-end modular studios and homes that are both stunning and genuinely affordable. Our pods reach sites across every Australian state, New Zealand and the USA, from backyard studios and luxury granny flats to eco-tourism accommodation and event structures. You may have already seen our work on The Block, or on the shelves at Bunnings. With dozens of projects in production at any one time and a next-generation building platform on the way, we’re scaling fast, and getting every install right the first time matters more than ever.

 

About the Role

This is a pivotal, newly shaped role that sits at the heart of our build process. It’s part installation leader, part hands-on build expert, part office-based operator. We’re looking for someone to take the reins and take the role further: closer to the office, with real ownership of the trades, materials, training and quality systems that determine whether every pod lands beautifully, on time, and right the first time.

You’ll be the bridge between the factory, the office and the field. You’ll lead installations on the ground when it counts, build and manage our national network of trades, own the ordering of install materials, train our crews in the Elsewhere system, and drive the quality assurance that keeps rectifications to an absolute minimum. You’ll also have a genuine voice in product development, feeding what you learn on site straight back into how our pods are designed and built.

If you’re a foreman, site manager or installation lead who knows construction inside-out and wants to step up into a role with breadth, ownership and influence, this is it.

 

What you'll do 

Lead installations & manage the build

  • Plan and lead the on-site assembly of our pods, coordinating trades and sequencing works to deliver to our premium standard.
  • Conduct pre-site inspections to assess access, terrain and services, flagging challenges early and solving them before they hit the schedule.
  • Troubleshoot technical and logistical issues in real time, keeping builds on track and on budget.

Own trades & materials

  • Build, manage and grow a reliable national network of subcontractors and trades, onboarding, scheduling and holding them to our standards and rates.
  • Take ownership of material ordering and procurement for each install, making sure the right materials and fixtures arrive on site, on time, every time.
  • Work with suppliers to keep quality high and costs sharp.

Train the team

  • Develop and deliver training that brings install crews and trade partners up to speed on the Elsewhere building system.
  • Build the repeatable processes, SOPs and know-how that let our quality scale as we grow across Australia and beyond.

Drive quality & reduce rectifications

  • Own build quality end-to-end: set the standard, build the QA checkpoints, and catch issues before they ever reach a customer.
  • Lead post-installation inspections and any rectification works, then close the loop so the same issue never happens twice.
  • Relentlessly drive down rectification rates as a core measure of your success.

Shape the product

  • Feed buildability, efficiency and quality insights from the field back into product development and our next-generation platform.
  • Collaborate with our design, operations and project management teams to make every pod easier and better to build.

What you'll bring

Essential

  • Solid experience in residential, commercial or modular construction, ideally in a foreman, site management or installation leadership role.
  • Strong hands-on build knowledge and a sharp eye for quality and finish.
  • A proven ability to lead trades and crews in a fast-paced environment.
  • Sound knowledge of construction methods and the NCC / relevant building codes.
  • Confidence managing materials, ordering and supplier relationships.
  • Excellent communication and the ability to train and motivate others.
  • A proactive, solutions-driven approach and the resilience to handle whatever a site throws at you.
  • A willingness to travel regularly. Our installs span every Australian state, New Zealand and the USA, so getting to site is a core requirement of this role.

Highly regarded

  • Experience with prefabricated, modular or flat-pack construction systems.
  • Trade qualification and/or construction management qualification.
  • Experience operating machinery such as excavators.
  • A genuine interest in product improvement and doing things better.

What you get

  • A newly shaped, high-impact role where your standards directly shape our reputation, our product and our customers’ experience.
  • Access to Elsewhere Pods’ “Shared Success” profit-sharing model and Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP).
  • A competitive salary package, with vehicle and tools of trade on the table for the right candidate.
  • Real pathways for growth and leadership as we scale nationally and internationally.
  • The chance to work with an innovative, industry-leading team with a track record of achieving the impossible, solving some of society’s most pressing challenges as we go.

We work like an elite sporting team, where customer outcomes, speed, execution and a passion for problem-solving drive everything we do. If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

 

What's Next

If this sounds like a challenge you’d like to take on, click Apply Now below and submit your resume and/or LinkedIn profile. We’d love to hear from you.

For more information, reach out to info@elsewherepods.com.

Got Questions? 
We’ve Got You Covered!

What is the hiring process at Elsewhere Pods?

Short online application, quick phone screen, interview with the hiring manager, practical task or portfolio chat if needed, then references and offer. We move quickly and keep you updated at each step.

Do you offer flexible work and where are roles based?

Our team is Melbourne based and we operate across Australia. Many roles offer hybrid work. Some positions need time on site at our factory, installs or partner locations.

What qualities help someone succeed here?

Curiosity, clear communication and strong ownership. We value people who care about customers, work well in a team and improve a little every day. A passion for sustainable design and eco tourism is a big plus.