Landscape Architects - Visual Impact Specialists

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. 

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. 

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Who are we looking for?

We have opportunities for qualified Landscape Architects or Landscape Planners, with a keen interest in developing skills or growing a career in Landscape Visual Impact Assessment and Landscape Character Assessment to join our team in Melbourne.

You will work alongside our renowned specialists and work on policy, research, strategic planning, design influence and impact assessment for a broad range of urban design, infrastructure, water and future energy projects, enabling you to build upon your skills and experience and forge a career in our specialist team.

We offer excellent work / life balance and flexible working arrangements, and we’re open to discussing full time or part time options. You’ll join a great team culture with strong supportive relationships, and you’ll benefit from the career development, training, mentorship and growth opportunities that our team can provide.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Technical review work, project management, proposal writing and client partnerships.
• Conducting Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs)
• Providing landscape and urban design advice relating to LVIA
• Undertaking site visits and Visual Impact photography
• Producing (or aiding in the production of) strategic landscape plans
• Collaborating with clients, co-consultants and government authorities
• Development of policy documents relating to landscape character and Visual Impact assessment 

What would you bring to the team?

• 2 - 12 years of industry experience working in landscape architecture, urban design or in a planning consultancy environment 
• Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture (or similar, such as Urban Design or Environmental Planning)
• Strong report writing and verbal communication skills. 
• Specialist knowledge or a genuine interest in landscape character and Visual Impact assessment
• Management of map production using cartographic knowledge and graphics design principles
• An understanding of Australian planning policy and legislation
• Experience or understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, AutoCAD, 3dsMax or Sketchup 
• Full driver’s licence

Interested? 

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter outlining your specific experience or interest in Landscape Visual Impact Assessments and Landscape Character Assessments.

Contact:
Paul Inglis 03 8687 8***

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

Please note, we have an office shutdown period from Monday 25th December 2023 – Friday 5th January 2024, reopening Monday 8th January 2024. We anticipate being able to respond to your application after this time.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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