Graduate Designer — Public Space & Landscape (Mentored)

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 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