Strategic Landscape Policy Lead - Flexible Work

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government is seeking a Landscape Policy Officer to support the development and delivery of landscape, biodiversity, living infrastructure and climate adaptation initiatives. You will contribute to policy development, spatial analysis and mapping, open space design and research informing landscape-scale planning.

The role involves preparing maps, policy recommendations, and landscape assessments, plus guidance on biodiversity-sensitive urban design and urban heat mitigation.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in planning and design.
• Experience in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of landscape and climate initiatives.
• Contribute to policy development, spatial analysis and mapping.
• Prepare maps, policy recommendations and landscape assessments.
• Collaborate with planners, ecologists and government agencies.
• Assist in briefing materials, reports and communications.

Skills

Spatial analysis

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborative working

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design or related field

Tools

GIS (ArcGIS)

Mapping software

Job description

ACT Government is seeking a Landscape Policy Officer to support the development and delivery of landscape, biodiversity, living infrastructure and climate adaptation initiatives. You will contribute to policy development, spatial analysis and mapping, open space design and research informing landscape-scale planning.

The role involves preparing maps, policy recommendations, and landscape assessments, plus guidance on biodiversity-sensitive urban design and urban heat mitigation.