Design Landscape Architect

Design Landscape Architect Applications Close: 19/01/2024 4:00 PM Location: Administration Building Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Permanent Full-time (average of 38 hours per week) The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.   One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.

  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City. A creative and passionate Landscape Architect, you are looking for your next career step.

  We can offer you the opportunity to actively define and guide public open space and landscape designs within the City – for both capital projects and upgrade works.   Part of a dedicated Civil design team, you will apply your design experience in every aspect of the upgrade of roads and public open spaces, from concept through to construction.   Degree-qualified and experienced, you have actively led and participated in community and consultation liaison to produce plans that balance safety, costs and end user expectations.

  A current ‘C’ class driver’s licence is essential for this role. You must address the following selection criteria when submitting your online application: Comprehensive knowledge of project planning, design, construction techniques, materials and equipment associated with public open space related development works and capital works Sound knowledge of plant species relative to Western Australian landscapes Sound ability to research, solve design problems and create good designs gained through experience Extensive experience in the usage of computer applications including Civil 3D, CAD packages, MS Word, MS Excel and adobe packages We are offering a gross salary from $88,929 to $95,469, depending on skills and experience and: 11% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5% A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website. Applications must be submitted online by 4pm, 19 January 2024 Candidates will be notified of their application status by 26 January 2024…