Senior Landscape Architect

Working within a collaborative City Design team, you'll take the lead on a diverse portfolio of parks, streetscapes, activity centres and open space projects, while providing specialist design advice and mentoring junior staff.
What's on offer?

• Band 7 opportunity within a supportive local government team
• Lead the design and delivery of impactful public realm projects
• Diverse project portfolio across parks, streetscapes and activity centres
• Collaborative and flexible working environment
• Opportunity to mentor staff and influence design outcomes across the municipality

About the role

Reporting to the Coordinator City Design, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading the design and delivery of landscape architecture and urban design projects from concept through to construction.
• Managing capital works projects, consultants and contractors to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Preparing landscape designs, plans and technical documentation to a high standard.
• Providing expert advice on contemporary landscape architecture and urban design principles.
• Undertaking community and stakeholder engagement throughout project delivery.
• Monitoring project budgets, timelines and capital works programs.
• Reviewing design documentation and maintaining high design standards across the team.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• Local government experience will be highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years' experience in a senior landscape architecture role.
• Demonstrated experience delivering parks, streetscapes, open space and public realm projects.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing consultants and contractors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working within a local government environment will be highly regarded.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design software.
  If you're looking to work on projects that shape vibrant public spaces while joining a collaborative and experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.