Senior Landscape Architect

Place Design Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive and supportive culture

Job summary

An innovative design studio in Townsville is seeking a full-time Landscape Architect. You will contribute to various project stages, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and bring strong communication skills. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of relevant experience and a degree in Landscape Architecture. The firm offers a supportive culture, flexible work arrangements, and meaningful projects that impact communities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in landscape architecture design.
• Expertise in the use of relevant software: Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of design drawings and construction documentation.
• Project contract administration.
• Conducting site visits and inspections.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Graphic communication

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity with design with a purpose? This is the role for you!

Our award-winning team is expanding and we are seeking a full time Landscape Architect to join our Townsville studio. As a member of our local team, with over 35 years of combined regional experience, you will have the opportunity to work across varied project stages, from conceptual design to detailed construction documentation. You will contribute to the development of client and consultant relationships, for a range of exciting projects. Coupled with this technical capability, you will have great communication skills, a strong level of self-motivation and local knowledge.

The areas you will work across will include:

• Preparation of design drawings and construction documentation using software including Revit, AutoCAD, InDesign.
• Project contract administration.
• Assisting in the preparation of tenders, proposals, and submissions.
• Conducting site visits and inspections.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality design solutions.

Essential Experience + Attributes:

• Tertiary qualification in Landscape Architecture.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in landscape architecture design, ideally within a professional practice.
• Expertise in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp.
• Solid graphic communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment.

Why Place Design Group?

• A strong team culture with flexible work arrangements
• Meaningful projects that make a difference in communities
• Career development tailored to your goals – whether that’s leadership, creative exploration, or technical mastery
• Opportunities to be profiled for your work and contributions
• A studio environment that values people-first design and authentic collaboration

Place Employee Benefits:

• Learning Opportunities – Individual career development, including mentorship, access to our Senior Leadership team, access to industry associations and memberships, opportunities to work across multidisciplinary teams, exposure to new technologies and innovations in landscape architecture and job challenges that will push you to think critically.
• Inclusive and Supportive Culture – diverse and valued workplace, work-life balance under our ‘flexible flexibility’ mantra, competitive salary, ‘Place Space’ Wellness & Culture program, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, active Respect@Work training and great team activities and celebrations.

How to Apply?

If you feel you are the right person for this opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio OR link to your online portfolio: