The Landscape Architect will project manage the design and development of key landscape masterplans, open space, playground, natural area, shade structure/ building and amenity projects. They will ensure the projects are completed on time and to budget whilst protecting the integrity of the design and ensuring full compliance with regulations.
This opportunity will be offered on a Permanent Full time Basis
Your duties in this role will include:
- Develop a framework and detailed concept designs for key parkland and urban spaces
- Manage special projects arising from the Liveable Centres Program
- Prepare detailed designs and cost estimates
- Participate in community consultation processes
- Develop and document landscape master plans
- Provide a technical advisory service to other Departments of Council on environmental and landscape matters.
- Prepare presentation briefings, correspondence and write reports and issues papers as required.
- Undertake other projects and/or tasks, as required, to achieve the works program.
*For a full list of duties, please refer to the position description
You will have:
- Qualifications in Landscape Architecture or recognised equal in related design field;
- Current Class C driver's licence;
- White Card.
- Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience in Landscape Architecture;
- Experience or demonstrated skills in all stages of open space planning, urban renewal and environmental improvement projects;
- High-level skills and experience in design and documentation using AutoCAD (2016 version
- Demonstrated high quality written, graphic and verbal communication skills;
- Experience in all aspects of project management
- Experience in working within multi-discipline teams
- Eligibility for Registration with AILA.
What’s in it for you?
- Permanent Full Time Opportunity
- Located in Bankstown
- Access to health and wellbeing programs (In house remedial Massages, discounted gym membership, etc)
- Opportunity to earn extra leave (Accrued time off)
How to apply:
You can submit your application by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button and creating a login using your email address. When submitting your application, make sure to address the Essential Criteria mentioned in the Position Description in your covering letter.
We pride ourselves on being a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage people with a disability or culturally diverse Backgrounds to apply.
Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday 1 October 2019
For more information, please contact Valerie Giammarco (Manager City Design) on 02 9707 9053
