Lead Landscape Architect - Plans & Policy (Hybrid)

Australian Institute of Landscape Architects; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

City and Environment Directorate (ACT GOVT) is seeking an Assistant Director, Landscape Architecture to help shape the ACT's first Landscape Plan and guide Canberra's future as a resilient, connected and liveable city. The role sits at the intersection of planning, design, ecology and policy and requires 7–10 years of experience in landscape architecture and strategic planning.

You will coordinate strategic landscape design advice across government initiatives, contribute to conservation, urban

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in landscape architecture, planning or design projects.
• Experience integrating ecology, policy and design across large-scale initiatives.
• Ability to work with government, industry and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Help shape the ACT’s first Landscape Plan and guide Canberra’s future.
• Coordinate landscape design and planning advice across government initiatives.
• Contribute to policy development on conservation, urban growth and climate adaptation.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Strategic Planning

Policy Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Cross‑sector Collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master in Landscape Architecture

Job description

City and Environment Directorate (ACT GOVT) is seeking an Assistant Director, Landscape Architecture to help shape the ACT's first Landscape Plan and guide Canberra's future as a resilient, connected and liveable city. The role sits at the intersection of planning, design, ecology and policy and requires 7–10 years of experience in landscape architecture and strategic planning.

You will coordinate strategic landscape design advice across government initiatives, contribute to conservation, urban