Landscape Architect

A Total Concept Landscape Architects; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A Total Concept Landscape Architects in North Sydney NSW is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect/Designer with 5+ years post-graduate experience to join the team. You will develop high-quality design outcomes across residential, urban and public realm projects, delivering from concept through to documentation, while mentoring under senior leadership.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary consultants, manage client relationships, and ensure planning submissions meet local codes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' post-graduate experience in Australia.
• Qualification in Landscape Architecture/Design or related field.
• Strong design, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with DA/CDC approvals and local planning requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and deliver projects, manage client relationships, and coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary consultants throughout all stages of the project.
• Develop landscape concept designs and detailed documentation.
• Coordinate, compile, and review comprehensive drawing packages for DA, CDC, and CC planning submissions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure drawings comply with planning codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Attend site visits, client and project meetings.

Skills

Design

Documentation

Project management

Client relations

Team collaboration

Plant knowledge

Education

Bachelor''s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Vectorworks

SketchUp

InDesign

Job description

A Total Concept Landscape Architects – North Sydney NSW

A Total Concept Landscape Architects is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect / Designer with 5+ years post-graduate experience to join the team. In this role, you will play a key part in developing and documenting high-quality design outcomes, working across a variety of projects contributing to collaborative design processes and delivering projects from concept through to documentation. You will work closely with senior leadership in a supportive mentorship environment to develop your skills, expand and broaden your experience.

Key responsibilities

Independently lead and deliver projects, manage client relationships, and effectively coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary consultants throughout all stages of the project

Develop landscape concept designs and detailed documentation

Coordinate, compile, and review comprehensive drawing packages for DA, CDC, and CC planning submissions

Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors

Ensure drawings comply with planning codes, standards, and project requirements

Attend site visits, client and project meetings

About you

Minimum 5 years' post-graduate experience in Australia

Qualification in Landscape Architecture/Design or related field

Strong design, documentation, and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Vectorworks (3D, SketchUp and InDesign advantageous)

Experience with DA/CDC approvals and local planning requirements

Demonstrated experience across premium residential, urban design and multi-residential projects, including medium- and high-density developments, with a strong understanding of the design, coordination and delivery requirements

Proven ability to manage relationships with key client and cross-disciplinary consultants

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Strong plant knowledge

Current driver's licence

About us

A Total Concept Landscape Architects is a premier well-established, medium-sized practice based in North Sydney with over 30 years' experience across all areas of landscape architecture. We have successfully delivered thousands of projects of varying scale across Australia. Our studio is set in a terrace house on a quiet Crows Nest street, close to transport, parks and cafés. We foster a relaxed, collaborative and supportive team environment. We have a portfolio spanning a diverse range of residential, urban design and public realm projects. Our end to end services guide projects seamlessly from initial concept design through to approvals, detailed documentation, and contract administration.

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Diverse, design-focused projects

Long-term career opportunity with an established practice

Convenient location close to parks, cafés, and amenities