Landscape Architect

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Public Spaces Planning and Design team sits within Council’s Environment and Planning Directorate and focuses on public space planning and design within the Cumberland LGA, along with supporting Council’s strategic objectives by enhancing the life and vitality of the communities who call Cumberland home. The Public Spaces Planning and Design team consists of Landscape Architects, Urban Designers and Planners.

We have an exciting opportunity within our team for a dynamic Landscape Architect who is dedicated to providing open space design and landscape architectural services to enhance Council’s active and passive open spaces and deliver best practice in the development of effective, creative and sustainable landscapes.

The successful applicant will require:

• Degree or diploma qualified in landscape architecture or equivalent and/or relevant industry experience in an allied field
• Demonstrated landscape architecture and open space design experience preferably with experience in a local government environment
• Ability to prepare landscape plans and detailed working drawings
• Demonstrated experience in providing landscape design documentation using design applications, ideally AutoCAD/Vectorworks and Adobe CC
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of specifications and project management
• 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
• Demonstrated skills in the use of relevant technology that will assist the landscape planning and design function
• Excellent customer service skills
• Current Class C drivers licence

Download the position description here for more information. 

About this role: 

• Permanent, full-time position
• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) 
• Located at Council's Auburn Office, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 12 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,844.36 to $2,121.02 per week, plus 11.5% superannuation (please note this salary range and superannuation percentage will apply from the first pay period in July 2024) 
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) 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 swimming pools
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process. 

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
• 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.

Enquiries: Telephone Ahmed Mehio, Acting Coordinator Public Spaces Planning and Design on 8757 9332 for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 9 July 2024

  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) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.

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