Assistant Director – Landscape Architecture

Job Description
There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for an
Assistant Director of Landscape Architecture
to join our GHD Design team in Sydney.

The Assistant Director of Landscape Architecture is a dual-role position that encompasses leading Landscape Architect projects' creative and technical aspects while providing support functions to the Director. This role requires a balance of design leadership, project management, and administrative proficiency to ensure the efficient operation of the Landscape Architecture team and the successful delivery of high-quality design solutions.

GHD Design is a global design company operating through the GHD network of studios and offices globally. This provides a unique opportunity to leverage the depth of our geographic reach while maintaining local knowledge, infusion, commitment and character.

Our local landscape architecture team has a focus on delivering innovative landscape designs which are site sensitive, site-specific and create a sense of place which is in line with the client and community's needs. The GHD Design landscape architecture team are focused on a strong portfolio of major transport infrastructure, precinct revitalisation, large scale public realm and public open space projects.

This diverse and exciting position will see you involved in:

• Providing strategic leadership and design direction across multidisciplinary and landscape projects.
• Leading the landscape design for major infrastructure and development projects, ensuring that landscape and sustainability considerations are integrated into the design process.
• Developing design excellence across the landscape architecture portfolio.
• Serving as project lead, managing the day to day running of the landscape business.
• Leading the development of landscape architectural design, from masterplans right through to construction.
• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture, mentoring senior and junior staff, whilst building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.

What would you bring to the team?

• A Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design, with 10+ years of experience, including leadership roles on complex, large-scale projects.
• An understanding of Australian planning policy and legislation
• Experience in GIS, AutoCAD and REVIT (desirable but not essential)
• Demonstrated success in team leadership, project delivery, and client relationship management as well as strong report writing skills
• A strategic mindset, strong communication skills, and a passion for design excellence.
• A commitment to mentoring and developing high-performing teams.

Interested? Apply online now by submitting your CV, Cover Letter and professional portfolio.
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
About Us
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GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.