Address- Permanent Full-Time Position - 35 hours per week
- Participation in 9 day fortnight scheme
- Competitive salary per annum + Super
About Canada Bay Council
The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths, and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.
About the Position
City of Canada Bay Council is seeking two talented and passionate Landscape Architects to join our team. The successful candidates will play key roles in designing and implementing capital projects that enhance the liveability and attractiveness of our community. As a Landscape Architect, you will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external partners, and the community to develop innovative solutions that integrate ecological principles, urban design principles, and community needs.
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead the design and planning of capital projects, including parks, public spaces, streetscapes, and green infrastructure initiatives.
- Prepare conceptual designs, construction drawings, and specifications for landscape projects.
- Conduct site analysis, feasibility studies, and environmental assessments to inform design decisions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including planners, engineers, architects, and environmental scientists, to ensure integrated design solutions.
- Engage with stakeholders and the community to gather input, address concerns, and build consensus around design proposals.
- Manage project budgets, timelines, construction and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
- Stay current with emerging trends, best practices, and technologies in Landscape Architecture and urban design.
Essential Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture or related discipline with demonstrated knowledge and several years of experience.
- Experience in procurement processes in accordance with the Local Government Act and relevant Regulations, including the preparation and assessment of tender documents, requests for quotation and awarding of contracts.
- Drivers Licence Class “C”
- Experience with Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook and database applications
- High level communication skills, both verbal and written (correspondence and report writing).
- Demonstrated time management skills.
What’s on offer
We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $92,107.24 to $105,923.32 + Super.
The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:
- Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme).
- Flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements.
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year and access to Long Service leave after 5 years
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Head Space, Skin Cancer Checks)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Michael Longworth, Coordinator Open Space Planning & Recreation on 02 9911 6***.
Please click the below link to learn more about working at City of Canada Bay Council.
You can access it via this link: https://youtu.be/_TmiAQxswQg
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, Sunday 26 May 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact April McCarthy on 02 9121 0*** or email **************@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.
The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.
The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, women, and other diversity groups.
The successful applicant for this role will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they are able to meet all requirements in line with Councils COVID Safe Workplace Policy & Procedure (once adopted), WHS requirements and prevailing NSW Public Health Orders.
“Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.
