Graduate Landscape Architect

Taylors Development Strategists; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylors is a leading development consultancy in Melbourne, delivering landscape design across land development, built form, and infrastructure projects. As a Graduate Landscape Architect, you will support the delivery of high-quality landscape construction outcomes under senior guidance, contributing to design translation, technical documentation, and client coordination.

You will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle from early design through to tendering, construction oversight, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (or equivalent qualification).
• Solid foundation in landscape design principles and horticultural practices.
• Exposure to construction projects such as streetscapes, public open space, or water-sensitive urban design elements.
• A developing understanding of the construction process and interest in contract administration.
• Familiarity with preparing technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, or tender packages (highly regarded).
• An awareness of working with local or state authorities, with a willingness to build this experience further.
• Basic understanding of Australian Standards (e.g. AS4000, AS2124) or a strong willingness to learn.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret and contribute to technical information.
• Effective communication skills and confidence working within a team and with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of landscape designs, ensuring they are practical, compliant, and aligned with relevant standards and specifications.
• Supporting the development of technical documentation, including drawings, reports, specifications, and contract packages.
• Contributing to tendering activities, including quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and documentation preparation.
• Assisting with contract administration tasks such as variations, progress claims, and project reporting.
• Participating in site inspections and construction surveillance to monitor progress and quality of works.
• Liaising with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and relevant authorities to support project delivery.
• Supporting project coordination to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Assisting in managing client expectations and responding to project-related queries.
• Maintaining accurate project records, including timesheets and milestone tracking.
• Contributing to a safe working environment by adhering to OH&S policies and procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Here at Taylors, we are a leading development consultancy recognised in our industry for providing first class outcomes to our client base across the infrastructure, urban development and built environment markets for nearly 60 years. Built on a foundation of relationships, innovation and expertise we have a team of over 170 talented professionals delivering outcomes to our communities across Town Planning, Urban Design, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Project Management and Corporate Services.

Role Snapshot

As a Graduate Landscape Architect, you will support the delivery of high-quality landscape construction outcomes across land development, built form, and infrastructure projects. Working under the guidance of senior team members, you will assist in translating design concepts into practical, compliant, and buildable solutions.

This role provides exposure to the full project lifecycle from early design input and feasibility through to tendering, construction oversight, and project completion. You will contribute to the preparation of technical documentation, support contract administration activities, and assist in coordinating with clients, contractors, and authorities.

A key focus of this position is developing your technical capability, project coordination skills, and understanding of construction processes, while contributing to safe, efficient, and commercially successful project delivery.

We ask that all applicants please submit a portfolio along with your application. Thank You!

How You Will Contribute

Assisting in the preparation of landscape designs, ensuring they are practical, compliant, and aligned with relevant standards and specifications

Supporting the development of technical documentation, including drawings, reports, specifications, and contract packages

Contributing to tendering activities, including quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and documentation preparation

Assisting with contract administration tasks such as variations, progress claims, and project reporting

Participating in site inspections and construction surveillance to monitor progress and quality of works

Liaising with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and relevant authorities to support project delivery

Supporting project coordination to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget

Assisting in managing client expectations and responding to project-related queries

Maintaining accurate project records, including timesheets and milestone tracking

Contributing to a safe working environment by adhering to OH&S policies and procedures

Our Ideal Person

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

A Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (or equivalent qualification)

A solid foundation in landscape design principles and horticultural practices

Exposure (through study, internships, or early experience) to construction projects such as streetscapes, public open space, or water-sensitive urban design elements

A developing understanding of the construction process and interest in contract administration

Familiarity with preparing technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, or tender packages (highly regarded)

An awareness of working with local or state authorities (e.g. councils or referral authorities), with a willingness to build this experience further

Basic understanding of Australian Standards (e.g. AS4000, AS2124) or a strong willingness to learn

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel)

Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret and contribute to technical information

Effective communication skills and confidence working within a team and with stakeholders

A current Victorian Driver’s Licence (or working toward obtaining one)

The Taylors Culture and Difference

Here at Taylors, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of belonging, growth, innovation and providing you with every opportunity to contribute to both business and personal success. We bring our full selves to work each day and work alongside extremely talented, supportive and dedicated teams.

This isn't a full list of course...we feel we have a lot to offer you!

At Taylors, we're committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We actively seek to collaborate with individuals from all backgrounds and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, individuals of all ages and genders and minority groups. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger as a team. Our commitment to DEI is woven into the fabric of our culture, and together, we can create an environment where everyone thrives.