Landscape Architect

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The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services to over 380,000 residents.

As a Landscape Architect, you will manage key projects that will accommodate growth and shape the public domain of Canterbury Bankstown as a sustainable city over the next 25 years. You will provide specialist landscape design and urban design input into Council's broader town centre renewal program and work on tier one playgrounds across the City. You will work within a team that provides quality design and project development services for town centres, urban planning, recreation, and bushland/natural area projects within the Canterbury Bankstown Local Government Area.

• Develop a framework and detailed concept designs for key parklands and urban spaces as part of the CBD Renewal Program, working with the Works and Projects Team for construction delivery.
• Manage special projects arising from the Liveable Centres Program.
• Prepare detailed designs and cost estimates for recreational, open space and landscape projects.
• Ensure that all designs are completed to acceptable professional standards.
• Participate in community consultation processes and prepare concept design, detailed design, tender documentation and review of environmental factors.
• Develop and document landscape master plans suitable for public exhibition for sites as required.
• Provide technical advisory service to other departments on environmental and landscape matters.
• Prepare project briefs, programs, deliverables and contract documentation for external consultants as required.
• Prepare presentation briefings and correspondence as required.
• Contribute to the preparation of grant submissions, project development and reporting.
• For a full list of duties, review the position description.

• Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture or an equivalent related design field.
• Current Class C Driver's licence.
• White Card
• Minimum 4 years post-graduate experience in Landscape Architecture.
• High-level skills in design and documentation using AutoCAD.
• Strong written, graphic and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with project management processes including planning, programming, design and review, community engagement, procurement (RFQ/RFT), and construction techniques (managed by others).
• Experience working within multi-discipline teams with Architects, Landscape Architects, Designers, Artists, Engineers, Contract Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Contractors.
• Strong interpersonal skills, negotiation, advocacy, consultation, and customer service focus.
• Eligibility for Registration with AILA (Australian Institute of Landscape Architects).

Salary range commences at $93,583 (Grade G, Step % super. Salary may be negotiable depending on skills and experience.

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Accrued Time Off program to support work-life balance.
• Permanent full-time position with Local Government conditions (long service leave after 5 years, annual pay increases, parental leave options).
• Opportunity to contribute to the community.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Access to employee health and wellbeing programs.

You will need to submit your application via the 'Apply' button below and create a login using your email address and upload:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter explaining your suitability with demonstrated examples.

Applications close on Sunday 7 September 2025.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position. Applicants must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.