Senior Landscape Architects

Australian Institute of Landscape Architects; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance insurance

Parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Mentorship program

Annual training budget

Regular social events

Job summary

Urbis Brisbane is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join our team of landscape architects, urban designers and design specialists. Lead and contribute to city-building projects across Southeast Queensland, from new communities to public realm and placemaking, in a boutique studio culture within a national consultancy.

You will manage small to medium projects, prepare designs from concept through to construction, work with multidisciplinary teams, supervise site work where required, and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture.
• Minimum 4–8 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced graphical communication using digital and hand-drawn formats.
• Understanding of landscape principles in urban environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino or other 3D modelling software.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite.
• Ability to manage client priorities and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support local and National Design teams by managing small to medium projects and coordinating with multidisciplinary Urbis teams.
• Deliver site analysis, master planning, concept and design development, documentation, tendering, and construction administration.
• Apply landscape architecture knowledge across design phases with input from concept to construction documentation.
• Provide site supervision where required and demonstrate understanding of Australian Standards and Building Codes.
• Collaborate with professionals across multi-disciplinary projects to meet briefs, deadlines and budgets.
• Assist in preparing fee proposals, tenders, and tracking project fees with updates to senior staff.
• Attend meetings with clients, consultants, and internal teams to support delivery and engagement.
• Support team members and promote the firm’s services to generate business opportunities.

Skills

Graphic communication

Urban design principles

Project leadership

Client engagement

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Rhino

3D modelling

Adobe Suite

Job description

Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. Our mission is to help create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities.

Urbis isan employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), and active participants in the Federal Career Revive Initiative which supports the attraction and retention of women returning to work after a career break.

We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be.Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.

Urbis, Shaping futures your way!

The Opportunity:

Our team of landscape architects, urban designers and design specialists has never been stronger, with a growing pipeline of city-shaping projects across Southeast Queensland. As a result, we have multiple opportunities available for Senior Landscape Architects to join our Brisbane team.

From new communities and public realm projects to urban renewal and placemaking initiatives, you'll have the opportunity to lead and contribute to impactful projects while working alongside a highly talented and collaborative team.

While we're part of a nationally recognised consultancy, our Brisbane studio maintains the creativity, flexibility and camaraderie of a boutique design practice. We encourage innovation, support professional growth and empower our people to take ownership of their projects and careers.

Whether you're seeking greater project leadership, client exposure or the opportunity to help shape some of Queensland's most exciting places, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supporting local and National Design teams by managing small to medium projects and coordinating with multidisciplinary Urbis teams across diverse project types,including urban regeneration, greenfield developments, infrastructure, and commercial precincts.

Delivering key services such as site analysis, master planning, concept and design development, documentation, tendering, and construction administration.

Applying a strong understanding of landscape architecture and construction processes (phases, deliverables, contract documents, and client expectations), with creative landscape and public realm design input from concept through to design development, documentation, and construction administration.

Providing site supervision for projects, whererequired, anddemonstratinga well-developed understanding of relevant Australian Standards, Building Codes, and industry standards as applicable to each project.

Working efficiently and collaboratively with other professionals across multi-disciplinary projects—responding to briefs, meeting deadlines, staying within budget, andmaintaininga commercial focus.

Assistingin the preparation of fee proposals, tenders, and tracking project fees with regular updates to the Assignment Manager or Director.

Attending meetings with clients, consultants, industry representatives, and internal team members to support effective project delivery and client engagement.

Supporting fellow team members in meeting project requirements and contributing to the promotion of the firm and its services to generate business opportunities.

About you:

Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture at a graduate or post graduate level

Minimum4-8years relevant experience, ideally gained in a private practice or with local council or government.

Communicates graphically atan advancedlevel using both digital and hand drawnformats to convey design ideas,conceptsand documentation

Brings an understanding of design principles and methods and the ability to apply them in the urban environment.

Advanced and efficient skills in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino and/or other 3D modelling software

Advanced and efficient skills in relevant components of the Adobe Suite

Successfully manages client priorities andexpectations;

Demonstrates adaptability when dealing with problems and changes topriorities;

Communicates graphically at an advanced level using both digital and hand drawn formats to convey design ideas and concepts or documentation

Why Urbis?

Urbis is committed to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and diverse work environment.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and those returning to work after a career break.

• Salary continuance insurance, a generous parental leave policy, health & wellbeing programs and much more.
• Active mentorship by the best in the business, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
• Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
• Monthly morning teas and regular social events to celebrate professional and personal wins.

Across all our sectors, you will play a part in shaping cities and communities. Bring yourspark, andshape futures your way.