Landscape Architect

3 months ago

City of Glen Eira, Australia Glen Eira City Council Full time

About the role


The Landscape Architect will work on key projects including open spaces, streetscapes, transport and placemaking projects that will affect how our city looks, feels, and functions. This role focuses on enhancing Glen Eira’s sense of place, amenity, and character through top-quality design projects.

Other responsibilities include:

Work within the City Futures team on a range of streetscape, open space, active transport and placemaking projects. Develop, design and plan landscape architecture projects including streetscape improvements, new public open spaces and placemaking installations. Provide design assistance for urban forest and green/blue infrastructure projects in Council and to collaborate with different teams within Council to green the city.

About you
 You will play a key role in shaping and creating well-designed, liveable and vibrant open spaces for our community. You will have effective communication and people engagement skills, be results oriented and have exceptional attention to detail.

The following is also required:

Tertiary qualification in Landscape Architecture or a closely related field. Professional experience in management of public realm and landscape architecture projects at a variety of scales. High level of design understanding, appreciation and contemporary trends in urban design and landscape architecture. Current driver’s license is desirable.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks
 Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:

Employee Working with Children Check New National Police Record Check Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description
  

Apply NOW
 All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

Attach your resume Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date: Thursday, October 3 2024 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Matthew Barbetta, Open Space Coordinator - City Futures on 9524 3392 or email

What’s on offer
 We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We offer will offer you:

Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)  Flexible work options  A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed  Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs  Reward and recognition programs  Comprehensive leave entitlements  Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure 

Working at Glen Eira City Council
 The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

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