Landscape Architect - Master Planning & Public Realm Lead

Spiire; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spiire in Canberra is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to lead and deliver complex projects across the region, from master planning through construction documentation. You will help guide design direction, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with engineers and other professionals.

You bring extensive experience in public realm projects, strong CAD and Adobe skills, and a commitment to high-quality reporting and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in large-scale public realm projects (subdivisions, master planned communities, playspaces, streetscapes, wetlands).
• Familiarity with contractual conditions and delivering commercial responsibility for projects.
• Excellent written communication and ability to manage complex reporting requirements.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) is highly regarded.
• AILA registration or progress toward it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of a project from master planning through to construction delivery under the Team Lead.
• Engage in tendering, preparation of design developments, construction documentation and site inspections.
• Design civic precincts, greenfield residential developments, commercial projects, urban renewal, parklands, infrastructure projects, and integrated water-cycle management.
• Support the Team Lead in tender submissions including proposal writing, fee development and resource management.
• Collaborate with landscape architects, engineers and other professionals across the business on multidisciplinary projects.
• Provide mentoring and support to junior team members.

Skills

AutoCAD

Adobe InDesign

Education

Registration with AILA (or working towards)

Job description

Spiire in Canberra is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to lead and deliver complex projects across the region, from master planning through construction documentation. You will help guide design direction, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with engineers and other professionals.

You bring extensive experience in public realm projects, strong CAD and Adobe skills, and a commitment to high-quality reporting and client engagement.