Senior Landscape Architect/Project Landscape Architect

Senior Landscape Architect/Project Landscape Architect

RPS is a leading Landscape Architecture consultancy by challenging the traditional separation between natural and built environments and helping our clients harness the productivity, liveability and sustainability benefits of inspired landscape design.

Our award-winning team are looking to grow, and we are seeking a highly-organised and proficient Senior Landscape Architect to be based at our Birtinya office. You will be responsible for providing appropriate design solutions, and documentation and ensuring client requirements are achieved in a profitable and cost-efficient manner.

As a part of multidisciplinary group, you will also have the chance to work with colleagues in urban design, planning, survey, project managers, business case professionals, heritage and environment specialists to name a few.

We encourage all our staff to learn through access to industry events and internal training with encouragement get to know clients, developers and landowners with a view to building the business.

As a Landscape Architect, you will have exposure to the full scope of the landscape design process across various industry sectors with a strong focus on urban regeneration across Victoria, ACT. New South Wales and Queensland with the opportunity to travel. You will work on exciting award-winning projects including:

• Newstead Waterfront
• Yarrabilba Park's
• Birtinya Master planning
• Major parkland
• Harmony Town Centre

ABOUT THE JOB

Assist in achieving a successful project from inception to delivery and ensuring client satisfaction through the on-time delivery of a quality product.

Prepares plans and documents for projects, including:

• Computer-based plans (e.g. AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Hand drawn sketch plans
• Written reports and specifications
• Prepare cost estimates

Monitor project progress. Identifying potential issues and proactively assisting client managers in finding solutions.

Resolve complex design problems (e.g., grading, construction detailing etc.)

Assists client manager where required to ensure monthly invoices are completed on time and WIP is invoiced regularly.

Stakeholder management internally and externally with clients, government subcontractors, sub-consultants and industry bodies.

YOU WILL HAVE

• A tertiary qualification in Landscape Architecture (BBE) or equivalent as recognised by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) is preferred but not essential.
• Ideally you will have 10+ years previous experience in landscape architecture design within a professional practice.
• Have professional services consultancy experience.
• Efficient user of relevant computer packages, i.e. AutoCAD, In Design, Photoshop required.
• Comprehension of other computer packages such as Revit, Sketch-up, Lumion is advantageous.
• Unrestricted Australian driving licence
• You must have citizenship, PR status or a visa that entitles you to work full time on an ongoing basis. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

Along with a competitive salary, RPS provides a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst an award-winning team of dedicated Landscape Design experts. RPS also offers many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being; these include but are not limited to:

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Professional Membership p.a. reimbursement
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave
• $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a.
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme + salary packaging;
• Professional and technical development programs incl, study assistance and online learning etc
• Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition and more.

If you have the skills mentioned above and are looking for an exciting job opportunity within a rapidly expanding organisation, please APPLY today

Our Approach

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.

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