Graduate Landscape Architect

Job No: SSC1162
Location: Sutherland Shire

Join our Team as a Graduate Landscape Architect! (2-Year Temporary Contract)

At Sutherland Shire Council, we are passionate about designing spaces that enhance our community’s quality of life. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and creative Graduate Landscape Architect to join our Place Design Team within our Asset Strategy & Delivery Unit on a 2 year contract, working on projects that include parks, playgrounds, town centres, and foreshores.

If you are a final-year student or recent graduate in Landscape Architecture, this could be the perfect opportunity to start your career and make a real impact.

The Role:

As a Graduate Landscape Architect, you’ll assist in designing practical and environmentally sensitive projects that improve community spaces. You'll work closely with experienced landscape architect's civil engineers and surveyors. Supporting the creation of cost-effective design solutions and ensuring that projects meet both technical and environmental standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Undertake site analysis, research, precedent studies including investigating existing site conditions and compiling client and stake holder requirements.
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure design outcomes are in line with community needs and Council’s standards.
  • Developing concept designs for parks, playgrounds, streetscapes, and other public spaces.
  • Prepare quality graphic and 3D visualisation material suitable for public exhibition community consultation, using the Adobe suite and/or Lumion and Revit
  • Assisting and undertake the preparation of detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD. Providing technical advice and ensuring that all designs are compliant with statutory requirements and reflect best practices in landscape architecture.
  • Assist in the review and implementation of Councils Public Domain Design and Technical Manuals to allow council to maintain its excellent public domain outcomes.

Your Profile:

We’re looking for a motivated individual who is excited about shaping public spaces and making a positive contribution to the community. You should have:

  • Tertiary qualifications or be in the final year of a Landscape Architecture degree.
  • A Class C Driver’s Licence.
  • Foundational knowledge of AutoCAD and other design software (experience with Adobe Creative Suite, and Lumion, Revit and/orCivil3D would be a plus).
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving, a passion for community-driven design, and excellent communication skills.

More About Us:

At Sutherland Shire Council, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged, and teamwork is key. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a passionate team, develop your technical skills, and contribute to meaningful projects that shape our local community.

Position Details:

  • Salary Package: $76,424 - $81,008 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
  • Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per week with a 19-day month.
  • Contract Length: 2 year temporary position.
  • Application Deadline: Get your application in by 11.59pm: Friday1st November 2024.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening, which includes Reference Checks, Australian Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and may also include a Criminal History and Qualification Check.

How to Apply: To apply, submit your resume and respond to our online application questions outlining why this opportunity at Sutherland Shire Council is the right fit for you.

For more details, check out the Position Description

Reach out to Andrew Urio - aurio@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries or Jake Davis - jdavis@ssc.nsw.gov.au Talent Acquisition Specialist, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

 

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