Senior Landscape Architect

Location : Stonnington City Centre, 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern + Working from home

Job Category : Project Management

City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.

As Senior Landscape Architect you will lead design projects with the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team of Landscape Architects.

You will deliver high-quality projects, manage design consultants, and coordinate multidisciplinary professionals. To be suitable, you have proven experience in public consultation and working with local communities in a landscape architecture environment, with an aptitude for project, contract, and financial management.

You will also :

• Enhance organisation networks and provide specialist guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead design and project management processes for landscape and streetscape projects for the unit’s Capital Works program.
• Utilise strong decision-making skills in the delivery of landscape projects.
• Assist in the management, tendering, and evaluation of services across relevant Council projects, discovering opportunities for growth and improvement.

This is a temporary one-year full-time position with an annual salary range of $105,785 - $117,494 per annum + 11.5% superannuation and an accrued day off each month.

We come together at least 3 days a week to collaborate in our vibrant office culture. When on-site, you will enjoy modern and sustainable facilities and office spaces.

Desired Skills and Experience

To be suitable for this role you have :

• Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role, mentoring technical staff.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to negotiate, influence, and facilitate positive and cooperative working relationships to support a productive working environment.
• Proven experience in public consultation and working with local communities in a landscape architecture environment, with an aptitude for project, contract, and financial management.
• An innovative and independent work practice with proven ability to set priorities, meet tight deadlines, and problem-solve despite conflicting pressures.
• Strong project management skills with a good understanding of governance and procurement processes.
• Well-developed administrative skills with proficiency in industry-related financial, design, and drafting software.
• A strong understanding of landscape architecture policies and practices, and the unit’s contribution to broader organisational objectives.
• A tertiary qualification in Landscape Architecture, or a related field, together with demonstrated experience in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a similar environment.

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To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.