Senior Landscape Architect

Stantec Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Leave purchase option (up to 4 weeks)

Learning and development programs

Mentoring and career development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Stantec Australia is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect in Canberra to join our growing team. The role involves contributing to design, visualisation and documentation across a diverse range of landscape projects, including urban design led infrastructure and community development.

As part of a national landscape design team, you will collaborate with planning, ecology, engineering and transportation professionals, and support business development through proposals and client engagement.

Qualifications

• AILA-qualified landscape architect or equivalent is expected.
• 7+ years' experience in consulting or related field with landscape architecture.
• Registration with AILA is advantageous but not required; support can be provided for candidates pursuing registration.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design and document landscape architectural design packages.
• Prepare supporting design documents (design reports, cost estimates, etc.).
• Support business development through proposals and client presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to promote Landscape Architecture services.
• Stay informed on industry standards, emerging design trends and best practices.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Independent work

Education

AILA qualification in Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

MS Office

3D rendering software

Job description

Our growing Landscape Architecture team is looking for a Senior Landscape Architect to join us on a permanent basis, within our Canberra office. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with Stantec's national landscape design team, delivering landscape architecture services to external and internal clients, both locally and across Australia

You will have the opportunity to contribute to the design, visualisation, and documentation of a wide range of landscape projects, including urban design led infrastructure and community development initiatives. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (planning, stakeholder engagement, ecology, environmental science, engineering, transportation planning) you will provide landscape design expertise and advice.

Our team specializes in urban public spaces, parks and open spaces, multiuse pathways, roadway enhancements, data centres, healthcare, commercial and residential developments, habitat enhancements, watercourse restoration, urban forestry, and Low Impact Development. We connect the people, places, and resources that take a project from concept to reality, in built form.

Our culture has a strong focus on learning, personal development and training. The senior members of the team are hands-on with delivering projects, however, within our growing team, there are opportunities to develop strategic growth plans, gain additional responsibility and more ownership/autonomy over their work.

As part of our team, you will be supported in developing both professionally and personally, with the opportunity to build a rewarding and challenging career within a leading consultancy.

Day to day tasks would involve:

Conceptualize, design and document landscape architectural design packages, using a range of tools and programs.

Prepare supporting design documents, i.e. Design reports, Construction Specifications, Opinion of Probable Costs etc.

Support business development activities by contributing to proposals and presentations, and by building positive relationships with existing and potential clients.

Collaborate with the broader Landscape Architecture team and multidisciplinary project teams to promote and strengthen Landscape Architecture services across the business both internally and externally.

Stay informed on industry standards, emerging design trends, and best practices to enhance project quality and support ongoing professional development.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with new and existing clients.

Other ad hoc duties as required.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) recognised qualification in Landscape Architecture

Minimum 7 years working experience in consulting field and/or recognised as a Landscape Architect in your current role.

Registration with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) is an advantage but not essential. Support can be provided for candidates working towards becoming a Registered Landscape Architect.

Solid skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite software (Photoshop and InDesign), and MS Office. Experience with 3D rendering software an asset but not essential.

Ability to work alone and coordinate within a team to achieve project deadlines.

Well-developed communication skills (verbal, written and graphic).

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.

Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables

Professional Memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

Service Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve- because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.