Principal / Experienced Senior Landscape Architect

Australian Institute Of Landscape Architects; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Additional leave benefits

Superannuation co-contribution

Job summary

Ecoscape, based in Fremantle, Western Australia, seeks a Principal or Experienced Senior Landscape Architect with 8+ years’ experience to join our management team. You will guide the Landscape Architecture group, lead diverse WA projects, mentor junior staff, and manage client relationships, with a focus on high-quality design outcomes.

We offer a collaborative studio, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development, including AILA membership and leave benefits.

Qualifications

• Accredited tertiary degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years' professional experience, including senior/leadership roles.
• Demonstrated leadership within a design team and mentoring.
• Strong design capability and leadership across diverse landscape projects.
• Strong visual communication and graphic presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients/stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships and contribute to BD.
• Strong project management, resourcing, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a range of landscape architecture projects and client relationships.
• Provide mentorship and development for junior staff.
• Deliver design leadership across a diverse project portfolio.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams and ensure quality design output.
• Engage clients and stakeholders with clear communication and visuals.

Skills

Leadership

Design leadership

Project management

Communication

Business development

Team mentoring

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Job description

Principal / Experienced Senior Landscape Architect

Ecoscape

Located in the heart of Walyalup (Fremantle), Ecoscape offers a friendly and collaborative workplace with the opportunity to lead a diverse range of landscape architecture projects across Western Australia.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Principal or experienced Senior Landscape Architect with 8+ years' professional experience to join our team. As part of Ecoscape's management team, you will work closely with the Directors to help guide the Landscape Architecture team, lead projects and client relationships, and provide mentorship and support to junior team members.

The successful candidate will be personable, self-motivated and adaptable, with strong design and project leadership skills and a genuine drive for creativity and high-quality landscape outcomes.

Benefits and details

A senior role with genuine opportunities to influence projects and the direction of our Landscape Architecture team

A diverse portfolio of projects throughout Western Australia

Competitive salary based on skills and experience

Flexible working hours and additional leave benefits

Superannuation co-contribution options for eligible employees

Support for professional development and AILA membership

A friendly, collaborative studio environment in the heart of Walyalup

Easy access to Fremantle train and bus services, plus secure bike storage

Employee Assistance Program.

Selection criteria

• Accredited tertiary degree in Landscape Architecture or related field (e.g. Architecture or Urban Design).
• Minimum 8+ years' relevant professional experience, including demonstrated experience in a senior or leadership role.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a design team, including mentoring and development of junior staff.
• Strong design capability and ability to provide design leadership across a diverse range of landscape architecture projects.
• Strong visual communication and graphic presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confident client and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Strong project management, programming, resourcing and time management skills.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness, including preparation of fee proposals, project budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, scope management and variations.
• Extensive experience across all phases of landscape architecture, from site analysis and concept design through design development, documentation, tendering and contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Strong knowledge of landscape construction, documentation, specifications and relevant Australian Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in the review and quality assurance of design and documentation prepared by others.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD.
• Current Western Australian Driver's Licence.

Preferred Criteria

• Registered Landscape Architect (AILA).
• Experience leading and delivering complex public realm, recreation, urban design and/or environmental landscape projects.
• Experience working with local and State government clients.
• Experience in community and stakeholder consultation and facilitation.
• Revit/BIM experience.