Registered Landscape Architect

Australian Institute of Landscape Architects; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured mentoring and career dev

Study leave

Referral bonus

Career development

Studio network across AU/NZ

Job summary

Australian Institute of Landscape Architects in Sydney invites a Landscape Architect to join our Sydney Studio on a permanent, full-time basis. You will contribute to a multidisciplinary practice delivering projects across education, aviation, commercial, health, and transport sectors.

The successful candidate will hold an AILA accredited Landscape Architecture degree, be registered with AILA (or eligible), and have 3–5 years of post-graduate experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold an AILA accredited Landscape Architecture degree and be registered with AILA (or eligible) with 3–5 years of post-graduate experience.
• Strong design philosophy with good graphic and documentation skills; passion for sustainable, innovative design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office; Revit and BIM skills are advantageous.
• Experience across project phases from concept to contract documentation; collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management; proactive and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Participate in end-to-end project delivery from concept to documentation and construction.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and planning processes to ensure quality and compliance.
• Manage documentation packages and support delivery within agreed parameters.
• Support studio performance and mentor graduates; contribute to team development.
• Join a connected studio culture with regular social events and opportunities to grow across Australia and New Zealand.

Skills

Design philosophy

Graphic skills

Documentation skills

Research

Presentation skills

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

AILA accredited Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Revit

BIM

Job description

MODE is built on connection across studios and sectors, collaborating through a multidisciplinary approach. We connect people, place and purpose to shape places that endure, adapt and inspire, creating lasting value for clients and communities.

MODE works across a broad range of sectors including Education, Aviation, Commercial, Health, Hospitality, Residential, Defence, Secure Environments, Sport & Recreation, and Transport and Infrastructure. This diversity enables the practice to respond to complex project environments while maintaining a strong focus on design quality, context and sense of place.

Landscape Architect – Sydney

We are looking for a Landscape Architect to join our talented and dedicated team in our Sydney Studio. This permanent, full-time opportunity plays a key role in delivering projects within our multidisciplinary practice, spanning a diverse range of sectors offering breadth, complexity, and meaningful impact across communities.

Skills & Experience

Landscape Architects work under the direction of the State Landscape Architecture Lead developing close working relationships with their team to deliver high-quality outcomes. They collaborate in a highly effective manner withing their team to meet deadlines and project requirements.

Profile and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have

Professional Registration & Experience: An AILA accredited qualification in Landscape Architecture and registration with AILA (or eligibility to become registered), supported by 3-5 years of post-graduate experience in Landscape Architecture.

Design & Technical Capability: A strong understanding of design philosophy supported by good graphic and documentation skills. A passion for sustainable, innovative, and creative design solutions. Skills in research, design development, and design presentations. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Suite. Revit and BIM skills would be highly advantageous.

Project experience: Demonstrated capability across a range of project phases from concept design to contract documentation and an ambition to engage in a collaborative, multidisciplinary design team environment.

Professional Attributes: Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills, with strong attention to detail. A proactive and collaborative approach, coupled with the ability to build positive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams enabling team growth and success.

You will be able to

Participate in End-to-End Project Delivery: Assist in the design and documentation of landscape architecture projects from concept through to detailed documentation and construction. Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and planning processes ensuring quality and compliance, manage documentation packages, and support delivery within agreed parameters.

Contribute to Commercial Outcomes: Assist with the preparation of fee proposals, tenders and project submissions, supporting successful project outcomes and studio performance.. Maintain quality assurance processes and studio standards.

Support Team Performance: Demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and an ability to inspire and guide others, providing support to Graduate Landscape Architects and Technicians, contributing to team development.

Enjoy full-time pay while working a 37.5-hour week, giving you more time for life outside the studio.

Join a collaborative, design-led firm with studios across Australia and New Zealand, where creativity, knowledge sharing, and great design are valued.

Build your career across our studio network, with opportunities to work on diverse projects and transfer between locations.

Invest in your professional growth through:

Structured mentoring and career development- Access to internal and external learning opportunities

Study leave for approved professional development and registration requirements

Receive a referral bonus when you help us grow our team by referring successful new employees.

Be part of a connected studio culture, with regular social events, team celebrations, and opportunities to build lasting professional relationships.