Landscape Architect / Designer Required

LDi; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Diverse project types

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

A Total Concept Landscape Architects in North Sydney seeks an experienced Landscape Architect/Designer to join their team. You will lead design development, document high-quality outcomes, and deliver projects from concept through to documentation.

You will collaborate with senior leadership in a mentorship environment to broaden your skills across residential, urban design and public realm projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and deliver projects, manage client relationships, and coordinate with consultants across all stages.
• Develop landscape concept designs and detailed documentation.
• Prepare comprehensive landscape packages for submissions.
• Coordinate and review drawing packages for DA, CDC, and CC planning submissions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Attend site visits and project meetings.

Skills

Strong design

Documentation

DA/CDC approvals

Client liaison

Multidisciplinary coordination

Plant knowledge

Independent work

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

Vectorworks

SketchUp

InDesign

Job description

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.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Landscape Architect / Designer (5+ years post-graduate experience) to join our 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
• Prepare comprehensive landscape documentation packages
• 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 & Experience

• 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
• Hold permanent Australian work rights

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Diverse, design-focused projects
• Long-term career opportunity with an established practice
• Convenient location close to transport, parks, cafés, and amenities