Graduate Designer

Lake Macquarie City Council; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + 12% super

Enterprise pay increases

Flexible working

Mentoring and learning

Fitness program

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council in Newcastle, NSW, invites applications for a Graduate Designer to start a professional design career within our Public Domain Design Team. You’ll contribute to a diverse portfolio including public buildings, landscapes, recreation facilities and urban spaces, from concept through to delivery.

With mentorship from Building and Landscape Design professionals, you’ll gain exposure to the full lifecycle of projects, develop technical expertise, and grow a rewarding

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD/design software (ArchiCAD, Vectorworks or Adobe Creative Suite).
• Hold a NSW Driver Licence and be willing to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site investigations and project planning to support design delivery.
• Prepare concept designs and develop building and landscape solutions meeting project requirements.
• Produce design documentation for Development Applications and Construction Certificates.
• Support management of consultants and stakeholders throughout design and delivery process.
• Use CAD and Adobe Creative Suite to prepare design documentation and presentations.
• Participate in stakeholder consultation to enhance community facilities and public spaces.

Skills

Site investigations

Design development

Stakeholder comms

CAD

ArchiCAD

Vectorworks

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Education

Architecture degree

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

ArchiCAD

Vectorworks

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Lake Macquarie City Council - Newcastle NSW

Are you a recent graduate ready to turn your design knowledge into real-world projects that shape communities?

Looking to develop your skills across building and landscape design while working alongside experienced industry professionals?

Ready to gain hands-on experience delivering projects that make a lasting impact across Lake Macquarie?

LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB

Kick-start your professional design career with Lake Macquarie City Council as a Graduate Designer. Working within our Public Domain Design Team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of a diverse range of community infrastructure projects, including public buildings, landscapes, recreation facilities and urban spaces.

Supported by experienced Building and Landscape Design professionals, you'll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from site investigations and concept development through to construction documentation, stakeholder engagement and project delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your technical expertise while building a rewarding career that helps shape the future of our city.

This exciting role will:

• Assist with site investigations, site analysis and project planning activities to support the delivery of design projects.


• Prepare concept designs and develop building and landscape design solutions that meet project requirements and community needs


• Produce design documentation to support Development Applications, Construction Certificates and project delivery.


• Support the management of consultants, project stakeholders and project activities throughout the design and delivery process


• Use CAD and Adobe Creative Suite software to prepare design documentation and presentation materials.


• Participate in stakeholder consultation and contribute to projects that enhance community facilities and public spaces across Lake Macquarie.

Read the position statement here to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET'S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You have recently completed, or are nearing completion of, a degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.

You are passionate about building and landscape design and eager to apply your knowledge in a professional environment.

You can manage competing priorities, work towards deadlines and maintain attention to detail.

You have strong written and verbal communication skills and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve positive outcomes

You are proficient in Microsoft Office and have experience using CAD and design software, preferably ArchiCAD, Vectorworks or Adobe Creative Suite.

You hold a current NSW Driver Licence and are willing to travel between sites as required.

LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

• Competitive salary $90,202 to $104,831 per year + 12% superannuation


• Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply


• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate


• Access to mentoring and structured learning to help launch your professional career


• Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 per week


• Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that enhance community facilities and public spaces throughout Lake Macquarie

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET'S START

For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact James Walters, Group Leader Public Domain Design, on0436 861 *** or via email ********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

Ashlea Norris, Talent Attraction Partner, 02 4921 0*** or via email ********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.