Graduate Landscape Architect

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Cumberland City Council is located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 245,000 residents. It is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney and is known for a diverse community. The Council aims to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

About The Opportunity

The Environment and Planning Systems team sits within Council's Environment and Planning Directorate and focuses on public space planning and design, environment and resource recovery, and planning systems within the Cumberland LGA, supporting Council's strategic objectives by enhancing the life and vitality of the communities who call Cumberland home.

We currently have a great opportunity for a Graduate Landscape Architect to join our Public Spaces Design team. You will have the opportunity to work in all aspects of Landscape Architecture assisting with designing sustainable, fit for purpose open space and facilities. Reporting to the Principal Landscape Architect, the role will provide open space design and landscape architectural services to enhance Council's active and passive open spaces. You will obtain on the job learning experience, mentoring and work with a range of industry professionals and stakeholders to deliver projects for the community.

The Successful Applicant Will Require

• Degree or diploma qualified in landscape architecture or equivalent and/or relevant industry experience in an allied field
• Ability to prepare landscape plans and detailed drawings
• Demonstrated skills in preparing landscape design documentation using design applications, ideally AutoCAD/Vectorworks and Adobe CC
• Ability to assist in the preparation of reports and provide technical landscape and urban design advice in response to organisational needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Current Class C driver's licence

About This Role

• Term contract full-time position for a period of up to three (3) years
• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Located at Council's Auburn office, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council's work locations

Salary information

• Grade 8 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,376.59 to $1,686.33 per week, plus 12% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

What You'll Need To Have For This Role

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council's Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
• Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council's COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

What We Can Offer

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave, 15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Us

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. It welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace. If you have any accessibility or support requirements during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process.

Enquiries

Contact Ahmed Mehio, Coordinator Public Spaces Design, at 8757 9332 or human.resources@cumberland.nsw.gov.au for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 9 September 2025

How To Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire. You'll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required). Ensure attachments are ready before you apply as the application cannot be submitted until completed.