Landscape Architect / Senior Landscape Architect

Are you an experienced landscape architect with a strong interest in technical design, documentation and project delivery?

Seeking a Landscape Architect or Senior Landscape Architect to join our Melbourne team. We welcome candidates with varying levels of experience and will determine the appropriate position based on each applicant’s technical capability, project experience and leadership skills.

The successful candidate will be passionate about achieving high-quality design outcomes and have a strong understanding of landscape construction, along with demonstrated experience in preparing high-quality documentation packages. You will help translate design concepts into coordinated, practical and enduring built outcomes across a diverse range of landscape architecture and urban design projects.

About Us

We are a national design collective of urban designers, landscape architects, architects and landscape planners. We are committed to creating environments that are as meaningful as they are inspiring.

Through a portfolio of transformative landscape architecture and urban design projects, we contribute to places that are valued by their communities and respond to the challenges facing our built and natural environments, now and into the future.

As a practice, we are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of Country by respecting, valuing and being guided by First Nations people.

About the Role

This role has a strong focus on technical landscape design, documentation and project delivery. You will work closely with project leaders and design teams to develop concepts into detailed, coordinated and construction-ready documentation.

Senior candidates may also take responsibility for leading projects and documentation teams, managing project finances and programs, preparing proposals, and supporting broader studio management and business development activities.

About You

You are a technically capable landscape architect who is passionate about great design and enjoys working through the detail of how landscapes are designed, documented and built. You can balance design intent with constructability, coordination, compliance, maintenance and budget requirements.

You will be capable of:

Preparing and coordinating landscape documentation packages from design development through to tender and construction.

Developing landscape details, material selections, planting plans, schedules and specifications.

Resolving levels, interfaces, accessibility, drainage, soil, irrigation and other technical requirements in collaboration with relevant consultants.

Reviewing architectural, civil, structural and services information to identify coordination issues.

Responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings and supporting projects through tender and construction.

Supporting and mentoring less-experienced team members in technical design and documentation.

Building productive relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers.

Contributing to the advancement of the landscape architecture and urban design professions.

Delivering design excellence across all project outcomes.

AILA registration or eligibility for registration is desirable, particularly for senior applicants.

The level of project leadership, team management, mentoring and commercial responsibility associated with the role will be tailored to the successful candidate’s experience.

What We Offer

A welcoming and collaborative studio environment in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD.

Opportunities to work on meaningful and transformative projects across Victoria and interstate.

The opportunity to strengthen and help shape the Melbourne studio’s design culture and documentation capability.

Support for professional development and cultural engagement.

Mentorship from experienced leaders and genuine opportunities for career progression.

A calendar of studio social events and activities, including an annual all-staff retreat.

Join Us

If you are passionate about delivering thoughtful, technically resolved landscapes and want to contribute to the design of our cities, communities and environments, we would love to hear from you.

A brief CV highlighting your relevant experience.

A one-page statement outlining why you would like to join our studio.

A portfolio demonstrating your design and technical documentation experience, limited to 10 pages in PDF format and under 20 MB.

Applicants must have the right to live and work permanently in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

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