Lead Landscape Architect — Civic & Urban Design (Hybrid)

Planned Resources; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Hybrid or flexible work patterns

Long-term studio transfers

Wellbeing programs

Professional development support

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Planned Resources in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead the landscape design of major Queensland projects from concept through construction. You will work with architects, urban designers, engineers and specialists to deliver integrated, high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes solving complex technical challenges—integrating landscape with structure, services, WSUD and public realm—while maintaining design excellence across all phases.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in landscape architecture.
• Registered Landscape Architect (AILA) or eligible for registration.
• Proven delivery of large-scale civic, health, infrastructure, transport or complex urban public realm projects.
• Advanced Revit skills for landscape documentation; Rhino or similar tools valued.
• Strong knowledge of construction detailing, materials, grading, drainage and planting design.
• Familiar with Australian Standards, CPTED and Universal Access; sustainability frameworks (Green Star/ISCA).
• Strong project management: programming, budgeting and consultant coordination.
• Experience in multidisciplinary design environments.
• Clear written, verbal and graphic communication; confident client/stakeholder presentation.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to mentoring or developing others.
• Interest in sustainable, climate-responsive landscape design.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape projects from concept to documentation and construction administration.
• Coordinate landscape documentation in Revit and federate with architecture and services models.
• Resolve design elements like levels, grading, planting and hardscape details.
• Integrate WSUD, stormwater and irrigation with civil and hydraulic engineers.
• Prepare specifications, planting schedules and construction details for Queensland climate.
• Coordinate with arborists, ecologists and lighting designers for integrated outcomes.
• Manage programs, fees, resourcing and client communications.
• Respond to authority requirements and development conditions.
• Support construction-phase services: RFIs, shop drawings and site inspections.
• Mentor junior and graduate landscape architects.

Skills

Senior landscape experience

Registration eligible (AILA)

Large-scale civic projects

Project management

Communication skills

Sustainable design

Collaborative teamwork

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Job description

Planned Resources in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead the landscape design of major Queensland projects from concept through construction. You will work with architects, urban designers, engineers and specialists to deliver integrated, high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes solving complex technical challenges—integrating landscape with structure, services, WSUD and public realm—while maintaining design excellence across all phases.