AddressLandscape Architect - Project
Applications Close: 12/06/2024
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Permanent | Full-time | 76 hours p/fn
This position is classified as a PACS Band 8 ($97,596 - $105,642 p.a as at 01 July 2024) under the City of Kwinana’s structured remuneration system.
9 Day Fortnight | Premium Recquatic Membership | 12.5% Superannuation
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What's On OfferAn amazing opportunity exists for a creative and forward thinking Landscape Architect to join the Engineering team at the City of Kwinana. This is a full-time position reporting to the Coordinator Engineering Development, and working alongside a remarkable team of like-minded professionals. Your primary focus will be to provide specialist landscape and architectural planning, as well as design, drafting and documentation, management and execution of urban landscape enhancement projects. The role will also provide leadership and qualified professional advice on project and design management of landscape, conservation areas, public open space and associated assets within the City of Kwinana..
Who Are We?The City of Kwinana is a thriving ocean-side community at the heart of Western Australia’s major industrial development and has the second fastest growing population within any local government area in the state. The City has seen extensive redevelopment including new residential areas, schools, retail precincts, community facilities and transport links that continue to transform Kwinana into a unique and liveable City.
This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career and make a significant contribution to the growing and changing community at the City of Kwinana.
What You'll NeedTo make an impact as our new Landscape Architect - Project, you will need:
- Qualification in Landscape Architecture or equivalent.
- Sound knowledge and experience in project and contract management of landscape, conservation areas, public open space, and associated assets delivery.
- Extensive experience generating cost estimates for design projects and subsequent maintenance requirements.
- Knowledge of native plants and their application to create sustainable and water-wise landscaping.
- Knowledge and understanding of Standards, Australian Codes, and Local Government statutory requirements for landscape/urban enhancement projects.
- Highly developed Landscape Architectural skills.
- Well-developed spatial design appreciation, and related computer competency in design and graphics software packages.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to provide high quality customer service.
- Possession of a Driver’s Licence.
- An ability to work as part of a dynamic team.
What’s In It For You?At the City of Kwinana you will enjoy a true work-life balance, with access to flexible working arrangements and a fantastic workplace culture borne from a collaborative team environment.
Other perks include, but are not limited to…
- Competitive salary plus 12.5% superannuation.
- A robust employee wellness program with initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental wellbeing.
- A generous Celebration and Recognition Policy for employees.
- The opportunity for flexible working arrangements.
- Career development, training opportunities and study support.
- Premium Kwinana Recquatic Centre membership.
Want To Know More?To be considered for this position, along with your CV and a cover letter, applicants must address the above criteria in no more than two (2) pages.
For more information relating to the position, please contact Pascal Balley, Manager Engineering Services on 9439 0267.
Applications close: 5.00 PM, Wednesday 12 June 2024.
The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date, and will not accept or consider late applications.
The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer-centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City’s current Enterprise Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on 9236 4618 or 9236 4628.
Please note: As part of the City’s recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screen test.
Attachments:
- Application Pack for Advertised Vacancies.PDF
- Position Description - City Infrastructure - Engineering - Landscape Architect - Project.pdf
