Landscape Architect

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

The Landscape Architectural Services branch provides expert solutions in the planning, development and delivery of urban designs that will support and align to council’s vision and urban design and placemaking management.

The Landscape Architect provides guidance, leadership and support to the Landscape Architecture Services team, Coordinator Landscape Architecture Services and the Design and Placemaking Manager to facilitate the implementation of project designs, and to lead the organisation and community on Landscape Architectural, urban design and associated sustainability issues.

• Support the coordinator and team leaders as a design officer in the delivery of allocated projects from the Capital Works Budget.
• Provide high level design skills and leadership in relation to Open Space and Public Realm projects that are allocated to the Landscape Architectural Services team.
• Liaise and provide professional advice to other council areas, consultants and agencies to ensure co-ordinated design and provision of infrastructure across the Sunshine Coast council region.

About you

As a Landscape Architect you will have demonstrated design skills and experience to confidently and positively contribute to project outcomes.

You will possess extensive knowledge and experience in design and project management of complex landscape, urban design, open space and placemaking projects.

You will have eligibility for membership of AILA as a Registered Landscape Architect or equivalent.

As a requirement of this role, you will possess a Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture / Urban Design or relevant equivalent tertiary qualification from a recognised educational institution and extensive professional experience.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.

For specific enquiries contact Cameron Dann during business hours on 0400 516 ***.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.