Senior Associate Landscape Architect

Arcadia Landscape Architecture; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Lunch and Snacks

Fully paid annual Industry Membership

Wellness Program

Annual Skin Checks

Professional Development and lifelong

Studio Events and Networking

Flexible and Hybrid Working

Ski Trip in August and EOY Conference

Job summary

Arcadia Landscape Architecture is seeking a Senior Associate to lead design excellence across Melbourne operations and larger civic projects. You will secure new opportunities, mentor a high-performing team, and ensure projects meet budgets, schedules, and quality standards.

You will balance strategic client liaison with technical mastery, shaping Arcadia's design legacy while thriving in a flexible, hybrid studio environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or equivalent skill set.
• Strong design leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and client liaison abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design development across diverse projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Oversee project lifecycles from concept to delivery, keeping within budget and schedule.
• Source new work opportunities and lead submissions to grow the portfolio.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients to drive outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members to meet deadlines.
• Conduct site inspections, cost planning, documentation, and detailing.
• Oversee daily studio operations including timesheets and resourcing.

Skills

Landscape architecture

Project leadership

Client liaison

Communication

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

Job description

Arcadia Landscape Architecture is an award-winning, design and purpose-driven landscape architecture and urban design practice located in Australia and New Zealand. With studios in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Auckland and Gold Coast, we are dedicated to shaping a future where our landscapes tell stories of innovation, sustainability, and cultural connection.

Drive design excellence across Melbourne’s most significant civic, transport, and urban renewal projects, where cultural ingenuity and community expectations shape every decision. Join Arcadia’s leadership team and help steer an intimate studio known for its strategic thinking, strong relationships, and contribution to the city’s design legacy.

About the Opportunity

Are you a visionary leader ready to elevate your career? As a Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in driving design excellence, securing new business, and mentoring a high-performing team to deliver complex, large-scale projects. You will strengthen Arcadia's profile by combining technical mastery with strategic client liaison to ensure every project is delivered to the highest standard.

A glimpse into your day

• Drive Design Excellence: Lead and manage the design development of diverse projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables across the studio.
• Manage Project Lifecycles: Oversee a variety of scales from concept to delivery, ensuring they remain on budget and strictly to schedule.
• Expand Business Horizons: Source new work opportunities and lead the writing of submissions to grow the firm's portfolio.
• Cultivate Partnerships: Build and maintain positive relationships with new and existing clients to drive professional outcomes.
• Lead and Mentor: Train, assess, and develop team members, delegating tasks effectively to achieve project deadlines.
• Execute Technical Duties: Undertake site inspections, cost planning, documentation, detailing, and specification writing.
• Maintain Operational Oversight: Manage daily timesheets, invoicing support, and resourcing to ensure efficient studio systems

The expertise you’ll bring

• Extensive professional expertise in landscape architecture, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Advanced Academic Background: A Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or an equivalent skill set, such as Architecture with horticulture or ecology training.
• Strategic Project Leadership: Strong time management and project management skills to align work with scope and schedules.
• Technical Mastery: Well-developed technical skills regarding design, construction techniques, and industry-standard programs.
• Communication and Presentation: Solid oral and written communication skills, with the ability to project a positive image for the firm.
• Team Growth Mindset: A natural ability to lead, mentor, and foster the professional growth of junior team members.

Additional Information

The Arcadia Way (how we work)

Our team of brilliant minds comes from many walks of life, each one a character with stories to tell. These diverse and different ways of thinking enable us to maintain fresh

perspectives and innovate continuously. Whether it’s design excellence or streamlined processes, we go to every length to make sure that clients and communities are getting the best possible results.

Arcadia’s high calibre team is what keeps clients coming back for more. That’s why we provide our team with industry-leading tools and training to continually develop our skills, achieving maximum fulfilment and growth.

Why you will love working with us

At Arcadia, our deep commitment to our people is as fundamental as our dedication to First Nations communities and sustainable environments, creating a unique space for professional growth and reciprocity.

We take immense pride in a structured project management approach that ensures design excellence while fostering continuous development for every team member.

Our team member benefits include:

• Daily Lunch and Snacks
• Fully paid annual Industry Membership
• Employer Assistance Provider: Wellness Program - for you and the immediate members of your family
• Annual Skin Checks
• Professional Development and lifelong learning
• Studio Events and Networking opportunities
• Flexible and Hybrid Working
• Bi-annual Events: Ski Trip in August and EOY Conference For more information visit https://arcadiala.com.au/careers/

Arcadia Landscape Architecture is a place where purpose and people meet. We are dedicated to building a business that is inclusive by design, our Studios are a safe space where everyone belongs and is encouraged to excel.

We actively seek perspectives from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and

individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We value the strength that diversity brings to our work and our culture. Please advise us of any adjustments you may need during the recruitment phase to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.

A Note on Work Rights

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold the legal right to live and work in Australia.