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The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 21 key services incorporating childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents. We are an Award-Winning Council that is regarded as a Leader in the Sector including the most innovative company for 2021 and most progressive Council in 2022.
The role
The Senior Landscape Architect plays a key role in the Urban Design Team and supports the work of the Planning directorate while inspiring others to value design excellence, place making and liveability.
You will provide expert landscape design advice and prepare referrals on a range of complex development applications and appear as an expert witness on behalf of Council in the Land and Environment Court.
You will also provide specialist landscape and urban design input into Council’s broader strategic plans, policies, and master plans to improve the natural and built environment within the Canterbury Bankstown Local Government Area.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Provide advice on landscape design issues for development applications and appear as an expert witness on behalf of Council in the Land and Environment Court as required.
- Advise on any necessary changes based on DA outcomes, strengthening planning controls in relation to Landscape Architecture.
- Provide strategic landscape design advice and review of planning proposals and state significant developments.
- Support the Design Review Panel by providing landscape technical advice and considering the Panel’s recommendations in the planning assessment.
- Support and provide technical advice on master plans and other strategic planning projects.
- Provide a technical advisory service to other departments of Council on environmental and landscape matters.
- Assist in the development of landscape/urban design frameworks, guidelines, and development controls to inform Council’s planning instruments Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP).
- Prepare presentation briefings and correspondence, and write reports and issues papers as required.
*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.
You will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture or recognised equal in a related design field.
- Current C Class drivers’ licence.
- Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience in Landscape Architecture, including in a senior position.
- Experience or demonstrated skills in providing landscape and Urban Design advice for development applications, planning proposals and state significant DAs.
- High-level skills and experience in design and documentation.
- Working knowledge of current trends, best practice outcomes and opportunities in Landscape Architecture, including water sensitive urban design, sustainable design and knowledge of construction practices.
The salary range for this opportunity starts at $97,993 - $105,641 (Grade H, Step 1-3) + 11% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.
Click here to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.
What’s on offer:
- An Attractive Remuneration Package.
- Family friendly and flexible environment including regular work from home.
- Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
- Permanent Full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
- Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
- An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.
For more information, please contact Hend Sameh (Team Leader Urban Design) at hend.sameh@cbcity.nsw.gov.au or 0411 347 231
You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button and create a login using your email address and upload a:
- Resume; and
- Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.
Applications close Thursday, 8 February 2024
CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.
