Transparent and Considered
We take the time to understand your goals and only introduce opportunities that genuinely align with your career direction. No unnecessary noise, just thoughtful and considered conversations.


We take the time to understand your goals and only introduce opportunities that genuinely align with your career direction. No unnecessary noise, just thoughtful and considered conversations.
We take the time to understand your experience, goals and preferred working environment before making introductions. A considered approach leads to better long term outcomes for both candidates and studios.
We keep you posted when a suitable role becomes available. We understand timing is everything and often help individuals after many months of interaction.
Maintaining a human approach to recruitment in a world that is rapidly becoming automatic with AI. Work with a human that has your best interests at heart without bombarding you with options.

Our Expression of Interest program allows candidates to stay connected with studios that align with their goals, without unnecessary pressure or constant outreach.
Following our initial discussions, we identify studios that align with your experience and career direction.
Candidates can register an Expression of Interest with selected studios that match their goals.
If suitable opportunities arise now or in the future, we reconnect discreetly and thoughtfully.
Stay connected to opportunities without unnecessary noise. Just thoughtful, relationship driven introductions.
Real feedback from professionals we've helped
“I got new role through Matt. He was so helpful throughout! He worked out exactly what I want to achieve in next goal! As he was so helpful, I recommend to my friend. She also got new role instantly. I strongly recommend him!”
— Architect, Melbourne“Matt is very proactive and communicative. He has a great sources of firms in various scales. He listens to your career visions and provide valuable feedbacks. Definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for a career shift within architecture industry.”
— Senior Architect, Melbourne“I have worked with many professional throughout my journey in architecture but Matt is a unique one in many ways. We connected through LinkedIn and Matt has helped me immensely in finding the appropriate role. Matt has been very honest and transparent in the entire process. He has made my transition very smooth. I highly recommend working with a ethical recruiter like him.”
— Architecture Professional“My time at ClarkeHopkinsClarke thus far has been amazing, and a big part of the credit is due to Matt Bender, who first contacted me about the role. His subversion of the typical cold-call style of recruitment is refreshing, and every single interaction with him has been a pleasure. His casual, but professional approach was admirable, and his focus on transparency and honesty was greatly appreciated.”
— Architect, Sydney“I have worked with Matt for a number of years and every single interaction, without fail, he has maintained a friendly, professional and positive approach. Integrity would be the single best description of the way he works. The recruitment process begins well before the interview process and Matt always represents ours and the candidate interests superbly.”
— Client“Matt is a professional agent, but not only professional he is also a friend with care and attitude. Since we met, he shown broad knowledge of the market and quickly understood what I'm aiming in architecture career. He promptly but also precisely suggests firms that suits with my career goals. He has a great personality, enthusiastic, encouraging and clear-minded.”
— Senior Design Architect, MelbourneReady to take the next step in your architecture career?