Landscape Architect / Open Space Planner (Project Officer)

Australian Institute of Landscape Architects; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work policies

Learning and development programs

Employee benefits program

Job summary

City of Ballarat is seeking a landscape architect or open space planner for the Project Officer – City Design role. You will support design and delivery of upgrades to parks and reserves, and contribute to the Open Space Strategy in Ballarat.

The role is full-time and permanent, with flexible/hybrid working arrangements. You will join a team of design and project professionals committed to high-quality open spaces and public realm outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture or Open Space Planning with relevant experience.
• Experience designing or delivering projects to improve open spaces and public realm.
• Strong admin and organisational skills including project management and tender prep.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and ability to navigate political environments.
• Attention to detail and ability to plan and organise across multiple projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp and GIS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver upgrades to parks, reserves, streetscapes and open spaces.
• Contribute to Ballarat Open Space Strategy and broader urban design initiatives.
• Support planning for open space networks, corridors and precincts.
• Engage stakeholders and manage relationships within local government context.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Tender documentation

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Education

Landscape Architecture

Open Space Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

GIS

Job description

City of Ballarat

Seeking a project officer passionate about landscape design and open spaces

Exciting portfolio of projects

Contribute your creative vision to one of the world’s great small cities

Permanent, full-time role

About the role

This is a role for a landscape architect / open space planner (Project Officer – City Design) to support the team designing and delivering upgrades to parks and reserves, and implementing the Ballarat Open Space Strategy. It will support and be involved with projects to improve streetscapes, urban renewal sites, parks and reserves, linear trail and transport corridors and other key sites and precincts.

The role is flexible in terms of working arrangements, location and number of days per week. The most important factor is your technical capacity and motivation to make a difference to the open spaces and public realm of Ballarat.

City Design is a unit within the Development and Growth Division, responsible for delivering quality landscape design projects and undertaking planning for the open space network.

This is a terrific opportunity for a landscape architect or open space planner to bring that expertise to a passionate group of design and project professionals.

The role is a full-time permanent position based in central Ballarat, but the role can be a hybrid working arrangement and we are happy to work through flexible work options for the right candidate.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable landscape architect / open space planner with a passion for the design and planning of high-quality open spaces, parks and reserves.

Qualifications and Experience

Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture, Open Space Planning or related discipline or relevant practical experience working on projects in open spaces and the public realm

Demonstrated experience designing / delivering and or communicating projects which are intended to improve open spaces, parks, reserves and the public realm, within a local government context desirable

Strong administrative and organisational skills including experience in project management and preparation of tender documentation, contracts, briefings, proposals etc.

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with demonstrated experience in managing relationships in a political environment

Proven attention to detail and ability to be planned and organised.

Intermediate proficiency with using computer programs and systems (AutoCAD, the Adobe Suite, SketchUp and/or GIS systems experience is desirable)

Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accountability in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every Individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact.

There’s more to remuneration than just salary. Here are some key benefits you might value:

Learning and development programs

Flexible work policies

Employee benefits program

At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at [e-mail]

We’re proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.

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