Landscape Architect

Join a Western Sydney Council delivering parks, playgrounds, public domain and major landscape projects.

Your new companyHays is working with a local council to recruit an experienced Landscape Architect on a contract basis. This is a great opportunity to contribute to parks, open space and public-domain projects that support the local community, while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Your new roleIn this role, you will provide landscape design and project support across a range of council-led parks, open space, streetscape and public-domain projects. You will work with internal teams, consultants, contractors and community stakeholders to help deliver practical, high-quality and accessible public spaces.

•  Key responsibilities include: 
• Preparing landscape concepts, master plans and detailed design documentation
• Supporting the delivery of parks, playgrounds, open space, streetscape and public-domain projects 
• Coordinating projects through design, approvals, procurement and construction stages 
• Providing landscape architecture and urban design advice to internal stakeholders 
• Preparing plans, reports, presentations, cost estimates and tender documentation 
• Engaging with the community and key stakeholders to support inclusive project outcomes
• Liaising with consultants, contractors and internal teams to ensure projects meet council standards, timelines and budgets 
• Considering accessibility, sustainability, safety and ongoing maintenance requirements in design outcomes

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline 
• Relevant experience in landscape design and project delivery 
• Experience working on parks, open space, streetscape or public-domain projects preferred
• Ability to prepare clear design concepts and technical documentation 
• Understanding of design, procurement, approvals and construction processes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant landscape design software 
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment 
• Local government or public-sector experience is not essential;
• Ideally, experience in a consultancy or private-sector background with relevant community project experience 

What you'll get in return

• You will be offered an initial 6-month contract with the potential to extend
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of community-focused landscape projects
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive team
• Opportunity to gain valuable Local Government experience
• Work from home one day per week

What you need to do now

• If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Lucille on 02 8062 6102 or email on lucille.kotze@hays.com.au
• Must have full Australian working rights.
• If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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