Development Landscape Architect – Urban Planning & Trees

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Health and wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

Job summary

The Development Landscape Architect at Sutherland Shire Council delivers high-quality technical advice on landscape architecture for development proposals, conducts inspections for compliance, and engages with the community to enhance the urban environment.

You’ll join the Development Services team to support planning policies, promote sustainable landscape development, and align with the Council’s strategic objectives and community needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in landscape architecture or related field.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Knowledge of planning processes and development assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice on landscape matters for development proposals.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with development approvals.
• Contribute to the street tree planting program and engage with stakeholders.
• Engage in project teams to support planning policies and procedures.
• Review landscape plans for large or sensitive sites; support policy implementation.

Skills

Landscape architecture

Horticulture

Arboriculture

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in landscape architecture

Job description

The Development Landscape Architect at Sutherland Shire Council delivers high-quality technical advice on landscape architecture for development proposals, conducts inspections for compliance, and engages with the community to enhance the urban environment.

You’ll join the Development Services team to support planning policies, promote sustainable landscape development, and align with the Council’s strategic objectives and community needs.