Landscape Architect

Jobs In Council; Blacktown; Presencial; AUD 91.000 - 114.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Term contract up to 2 years

35-hour working week

Car allowance

12% superannuation

Flexitime

Ongoing training & development

Wellbeing programs

Descripción de la vacante

Blacktown City Council is seeking a qualified Landscape Architect to manage reserve development and landscape improvement projects from design to construction. You will create public spaces that meet community needs and support recreation.

You will consult with residents, prepare landscape designs, specifications and tender documents, and manage tender processes, contracts and timeframes. The role involves coordinating contractors, overseeing construction works and budgeting, while providing

Formación

• Qualified Landscape Architect (degree in landscape architecture)
• Experience delivering landscape projects from concept through construction
• Strong communication with residents and stakeholders

Responsabilidades

• Consult with residents to understand facility needs and prepare designs, specs and tender documents
• Coordinate contractors and consultants; oversee construction works
• Manage project budgets, contracts and timeframes; prepare council reports and provide landscape advice to teams and community

Conocimientos

Landscape design

Project management

Community consultation

Tender documentation

Educación

Bachelor/ Masters in Landscape Architecture

Descripción del empleo

Help shape the parks, reserves and open spaces communities use every day. As a Landscape Architect, you manage reserve development and landscape improvement projects from initial design through to construction. You create practical public spaces that respond to community needs and support recreation and everyday use.

You consult with residents to understand the facilities they need, prepare landscape designs, specifications and tender documents, and manage the tender process. You coordinate contractors and consultants, oversee construction works and manage project budgets, contracts and timeframes. You also undertake landscape planning, prepare Council reports and provide landscape advice to other Council teams and the community.

Your work directly shapes local parks and reserves across a growing city. This role suits a qualified Landscape Architect who enjoys combining design, project delivery and community consultation.

You join a collaborative team with opportunities to build experience across varied landscape projects. Flexible working arrangements support balance between work, community and personal commitments.

At Blacktown City Council, Good People Make Great Teams, And Great Teams Build Great Cities. Here, You Will Find The Stability And Support To Keep Growing, Along With

• a term contract, full-time role for up to 2 years with one of Australia's largest councils


• an entry level salary commencing at $2,257.27 per week


• access to Council's flextime arrangement


• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements


• ongoing training and development support


• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Design the future of a growing city.

Help shape the parks, reserves and open spaces communities use every day. As a Landscape Architect, you manage reserve development and landscape improvement projects from initial design through to construction. You create practical public spaces that respond to community needs and support recreation and everyday use.

You consult with residents to understand the facilities they need, prepare landscape designs, specifications and tender documents, and manage the tender process. You coordinate contractors and consultants, oversee construction works and manage project budgets, contracts and timeframes. You also undertake landscape planning, prepare Council reports and provide landscape advice to other Council teams and the community.

Your work directly shapes local parks and reserves across a growing city. This role suits a qualified Landscape Architect who enjoys combining design, project delivery and community consultation.

You join a collaborative team with opportunities to build experience across varied landscape projects. Flexible working arrangements support balance between work, community and personal commitments.

At Blacktown City Council, Good People Make Great Teams, And Great Teams Build Great Cities. Here, You Will Find The Stability And Support To Keep Growing, Along With

• a term contract, full-time role for up to 2 years with one of Australia's largest councils


• an entry level salary commencing at $2,257.27 per week


• a 35-hour working week


• a car allowance


• access to Council's flextime arrangement


• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements


• ongoing training and development support


• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description

Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026, 11.59 pm

Contact officer: Megan Oakes on 9839 6962

Internal ref: BCC95, Term contract - 2 years