Senior Landscape Architect

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

The Practice

A well-established multidisciplinary design practice with studios around Australia. The firm brings together landscape architecture, architecture, urban design and interiors, backed by in-house strategy, research and digital design capability. Its work spans major public, civic and infrastructure projects. The practice is known for design that creates lasting social, environmental and economic value for the communities it serves.

The Opportunity

The Brisbane landscape team is looking for a Senior Landscape Architect to lead the landscape design of significant Queensland projects, from early concept through documentation and construction. You'll work closely with architects, urban designers, engineers and specialist consultants. The role suits someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, such as integrating landscape with structure, services, stormwater and public realm requirements, while keeping strong design quality from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead landscape projects from concept and schematic design through design development, detailed documentation and contract administration
• Develop and coordinate landscape documentation in Revit, including federating and clash-checking landscape models with architectural, civil, structural and services models
• Resolve technical design elements such as levels and grading, hardscape detailing, planting design, soil profiles and podium/on-structure landscapes
• Integrate water-sensitive urban design (WSUD), stormwater management and irrigation strategies with civil and hydraulic engineers
• Prepare specifications, planting schedules, material palettes and construction details suited to Queensland's subtropical climate
• Coordinate with arborists, ecologists, civil engineers, lighting designers and other consultants to deliver integrated outcomes
• Manage project programs, fees, resourcing and deliverables, and act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
• Review and respond to authority requirements, including development approval conditions and council and state agency standards
• Support construction-phase services, including RFIs, shop drawing reviews, site inspections and defects assessments
• Mentor and guide junior and graduate landscape architects through design reviews and technical training

Skills Required

• Substantial professional experience at senior level within landscape architecture
• Registered Landscape Architect (AILA), or eligible for registration
• Proven experience delivering large-scale civic, health, infrastructure, transport or complex urban public realm projects
• Advanced Revit skills for landscape documentation and multidisciplinary model coordination; experience with Rhino or similar tools is valued
• Strong technical knowledge of construction detailing, materials, grading, drainage and planting design
• Working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, CPTED and Universal Access principles, and sustainability frameworks such as Green Star or ISCA
• Strong project management skills, including programming, budgeting and consultant coordination
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary design environment
• Clear written, verbal and graphic communication, with confidence presenting to clients and stakeholders
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to developing others
• A strong interest in sustainable, climate-responsive and forward-thinking landscape design

The Benefits

• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Flexible and hybrid working, including options for location and work patterns
• Opportunities long-term to transfer between studios
• Wellbeing programs and support for sustainable working hours
• Ongoing professional development, including online learning, coaching and study assistance
• An inclusive, diverse workplace committed to reconciliation and cultural safety