Job Description
Status: Temporary Full-Time until 1+ December 2026 (35 hours per week)
Salary: From $104,+4+.64 per annum + 11.5% superannuation
Join an innovative and creative team
Good work / life balance with +-day fortnight
Vibrant and innovative Eastern Suburbs Council
Randwick City Council is an innovative and progressive Council committed to serving our vibrant community on the eastern beaches of Sydney. Our Technical Services Team is seeking a landscape architect
Purpose:
To effectively, creatively and efficiently design and monitor construction of a diverse range of open space/public domain projects throughout the City of Randwick, and to prepare reports and other documentation concerning landscape/design matters.
About the role:
Creatively design landscape projects for the City of Randwick ranging in scale and complexity from playgrounds to urban plazas.
Prepare landscape plans from concept to documentation, including development of programs and cost estimates, utilising appropriate software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Project and Excel.
Where required, undertake project management through conceptual, design, documentation, tendering and construction stages, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
Prepare accurate technical reports/correspondence and provide sound design and technical advice to other Council Officers, Councillors and to the general public.
Manage consultants and contractors as required, including the preparation of comprehensive briefs for consultants.
Prepare Quotation and Tender Packages and undertake evaluations in consultation with the Procurement team and in compliance with council’s Procurement Policy.
About you:
Degree in Landscape Architecture
Extensive knowledge and experience in site analysis, landscape design risk assessment, with proven ability to achieve high quality outcomes for the community.
Extensive knowledge in cost estimating and specification writing for landscape projects.
Knowledge and experience in the use of AutoCAD for the production of landscape documentation.
Good written and verbal communication techniques and an ability to deal effectively with other Council personnel and the public.
Effective interpersonal, negotiating, conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Word/Excel/Project (or equivalent), Adobe Suite, and advanced computer skills.
Extensive experience in the process and delivery of community consultation.
Further information:
contact Ross Mills, Coordinator Open Space Assets, on 02 +0+3 6650.
Once you click 'Apply Now' you will be required to answer a series of screening questions. Please draft your responses on a Word document so you can copy and paste them into your application.
Randwick City Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
If you require support or have access requirements related to your application, contact Employee Experience on +0+3 6850 or [email protected]
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Landscape Architect position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Sydney Central Business District offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
