Landscape Architect

• $80 - $120/hr
• Located in Oran Park
• Temporary fulltime position up to 12 months

What we do at On Line Recruiting

At On Line Recruitment, people are our business. Our focus lies in sourcing the best candidates available and matching job seekers with the right companies whether in the Shoalhaven, Illawarra or anywhere else in Australia, with a desire to service both Employers and Employees.

At On Line Recruitment we strive to create long-term partnerships and strongly value the importance of excellent working relationships. Our employment experts work side-by-side with each job seeker to provide an efficient, streamlined process for candidates.

On Line Recruitment are currently looking for aLandscape Architect:

Working within a growing public organisation, the Landscape Architect contributes to the design, planning and coordination of open spaces and public domain areas for the local area to ensure they are well structured, connected, cohesive and liveable.

As Landscape Architect, you may be required to:

• Develop and prepare concept designs, suitable for internal and external consultation, for a range of open space and public domain projects.
• Develop and prepare documentation, specifications, and cost estimates suitable to issue for tender and construction for a range of open space and public domain projects.
• Prepare strategies and master plans for a range of open space and public domain areas to guide the formulation of the capital works program.
• In consultation with the Team Leader Public Domain Design, and relevant internal stakeholders, develop project briefs suitable to engage consultants for open space and public domain projects.
• Manage the quotation process for consultant engagements in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Manage and monitor the performance of consultants to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure that projects comply with statutory requirements, have necessary approvals, and conform to required standards and policies.
• Ensure delivery of projects on time and within budget, in accordance with project brief/plans.
• Undertake any other duties as are reasonably within the limits of the employee's skills, competence, and training.

What we are looking for in a Landscape Architect:

To be successful in this role, there are a few things we are looking for:

• Tertiary degree in Landscape Architecture (with eligibility for membership to the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects) or other relevant discipline and a minimum 5 years employment experience within the field.
• Proven experience in management of, and involvement in, multi-disciplinary planning and design projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice design and project management practise including an ability to supervise multiple projects, manage consultants, and manage competing priorities, to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft desktop software, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• High standard of competency in computer drawing packages including AutoCAD
• Excellence in the preparation of graphics using software including Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent level of oral, written and graphic communication skills with the ability to convey project information and influence outcomes
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a work team

If you don't meet all of the above requirements - but believe you have something special you could bring to this role- we still want to hear from you! Please continue with your application and we will be in touch.

For further information regarding this position please call Paul Mould on 4421 2700. Or click "APPLY NOW" to apply instantly.

All submissions will be treated as private and confidential. Whilst all applications will be considered, only those who are shortlisted for the position will be contacted.