Senior Landscape Architect

Central Coast Council; Central Coast Council; Hybrid; AUD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly vehicle allowance

Hybrid work arrangement

9 day fortnight

Job summary

Central Coast Council invites applications for the Senior Landscape Architect role to shape landscape architectural initiatives across the Central Coast. You will develop high-quality landscape designs reflecting community values and environmental sustainability, and oversee multiple projects with precision and creativity while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

The position emphasizes quality customer service and value for the community, with a 9-day fortnight and hybrid work (2 days

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Experience preparing high-quality landscape architecture, urban design, public domain/open space plans with 2D/3D drawings, reports and design documentation
• Experience on town centre/public domain/open space/civic projects balancing technical advice with community needs
• Project management experience including scope, budgets, timelines, resources, risk, procurement, briefs and deliverables
• Understanding of NSW planning systems, standards, technical requirements and best-practice landscape architecture
• Ability to present complex design and planning matters to diverse audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape architectural initiatives across the Central Coast
• Develop high-quality landscape designs reflecting community values and environmental sustainability
• Oversee projects with precision and creativity while fostering stakeholder relationships
• Provide quality customer service and create value for the community

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Urban Design

Public Domain Design

Open Space Planning

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Landscape Architecture degree or related field

Experience in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Job description

The role of Senior Landscape Architect plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape architectural initiatives across the Central Coast. This position is responsible for the development of high-quality landscape designs that reflect community values and environmental sustainability. As a leader in landscape architecture, you will oversee various projects, ensuring they are executed with precision and creativity while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Applicant Profile

• a degree in Landscape Architecture or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in Landscape Architecture
• a current Class C Drivers Licence
• significant experience preparing high-quality landscape architecture, urban design, public domain and/or open space plans, including the use of 2D and 3D drawings, reports and design documentation for complex projects
• demonstrated experience working on town centre, public domain, open space and/or civic projects that require sound judgement, initiative and practical problem solving to balance technical advice, community needs, site constraints and project objectives
• project management experience, including managing scope of projects, quality, budgets, timeframes, resources, risk, procurement, consultant briefs and deliverables
• an understanding of NSW planning systems, statutory requirements, relevant Australian standards, technical requirements and contemporary best-practice landscape architecture principles
• the ability to present complex design, technical and strategic planning matters clearly to a range of audiences and stakeholders.

The commencing salary for this position is up to $104k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $121k on completion of assessment of skills and/ or performance plus 12% superannuation

• Quarterly vehicle allowance of $207.31 per week
• We have a temporary full time role for three years available
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
• We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite
• This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building

Want to know more?

The contact person for this role is Deanne Frankel, Section Manager Centres Planning and Urban Design. You can contact Deanne on 02 4325 8379.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 25 October 2026.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.

Desired Skills and Experience

Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Public Domain Design, Open Space Planning, Strategic Planning, Project Management