Landscape Architect

We are on the hunt for an experienced Landscape Architect to join a high performing team - $120 per hour - 12 Month contract - WFH Set up

Job title: Landscape architect
Pay rate: $120 Per Hour (Inc super)
Location: Oran Park
WFH set up ? Yes
Hours per week: 38
Contract length: 12 months
Key Duties:
• 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 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.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and formal correspondence
• Review landscape drawings, specifications and cost estimates prepared by consultants for land developers and other Council departments.
• 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.
Essential requirements:
• 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 practice 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
**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.
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