Graduate Designer

Lake Macquarie City Council; Newcastle-Maitland; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12% superannuation

Mentoring and structured learning

Flexible working arrangements

Corporate fitness program

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a Graduate Designer to join the Public Domain Design Team. You will contribute to designing and delivering community infrastructure projects, including public buildings, landscapes, and urban spaces, under experienced mentors.

You will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle from site investigations to construction documentation, stakeholder engagement and project delivery, building your technical skills and professional career.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate passion for building and landscape design and eagerness to apply knowledge in a professional setting.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and collaboration with others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using CAD/design software (Archicad/Vectorworks/Adobe).
• Hold a current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site investigations, site analysis and project planning activities.
• Prepare concept designs and develop building and landscape design solutions.
• Produce design documentation to support Development Applications and Construction Certificates.
• Support management of consultants, stakeholders and project activities.
• Use CAD and Adobe Creative Suite to prepare design documentation and presentations.
• Participate in stakeholder consultation and contribute to community projects.

Skills

CAD

ArchiCAD

Vectorworks

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Site investigations

Project planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Architecture or Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

ArchiCAD

Vectorworks

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Are you a recent graduate ready to turn your designknowledge into real-world projects that shape communities?
  
• Looking to develop your skills across building andlandscape design while working alongside experienced industry professionals?
  
• Ready to gain hands-on experience delivering projects thatmake a lasting impact across Lake Macquarie?

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

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

Supported by experienced Building and Landscape Design professionals, you'llgain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from site investigations andconcept development through to construction documentation, stakeholderengagement and project delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to developyour technical expertise while building a rewarding career that helps shape thefuture of our city.

This exciting role will:

• Assist with site investigations, site analysis and projectplanning activities to support the delivery of design projects.
  
• Prepare concept designs and develop building and landscapedesign solutions that meet project requirements and community needs
  
• Produce design documentation to support DevelopmentApplications, Construction Certificates and project delivery.
  
• Support the management of consultants, project stakeholdersand project activities throughout the design and delivery process
  
• Use CAD and Adobe Creative Suite software to prepare designdocumentation and presentation materials.
  
• Participate in stakeholder consultation and contribute toprojects that enhance community facilities and public spaces across LakeMacquarie.

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 andeager to apply your knowledge in a professional environment.
  
• You can manage competing priorities, work towards deadlinesand maintain attention to detail.
  
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills andenjoy collaborating with others to achieve positive outcomes
  
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office and have experienceusing CAD and design software, preferably ArchiCAD, Vectorworks or AdobeCreative Suite.
  
• You hold a current NSW Driver Licence and are willing totravel 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 operationallyappropriate
• Access to mentoring and structured learning to help launchyour professional career
• Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 per week
• Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that enhancecommunity 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

• If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear fromyou! Get your application in by 11:59pm, Monday 23 November 2026
  
• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, pleasecontactJames Walters,Group Leader Public Domain Design,on0436 861 213 or via email [e-mail]
• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• 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.

Lake Macquarie City Council
126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284
Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310