At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage community parks and open spaces from concept to construction.
- Company: Join Blacktown City Council, shaping vibrant public spaces for the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, training support, and wellbeing programs.
- Other info: Enjoy a collaborative team environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your landscape architecture skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Landscape Architect with a passion for design and community engagement.
The predicted salary is between 96300 - 117700 $ per year.
Help shape the parks, reserves and open spaces communities use every day.
As a Landscape Architect, you manage reserve development and landscape improvement projects from initial design through to construction.
You create practical public spaces that respond to community needs and support recreation and everyday use.
You consult with residents to understand the facilities they need, prepare landscape designs, specifications and tender documents, and manage the tender process.
You coordinate contractors and consultants, oversee construction works and manage project budgets, contracts and timeframes.
You also undertake landscape planning, prepare Council reports and provide landscape advice to other Council teams and the community.
Your work directly shapes local parks and reserves across a growing city.
This role suits a qualified Landscape Architect who enjoys combining design, project delivery and community consultation.
You join a collaborative team with opportunities to build experience across varied landscape projects.
Flexible working arrangements support balance between work, community and personal commitments.
At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:
- a term contract, full-time role for up to 2 years with one of Australia's largest councils
- an entry level salary commencing at $2,257.27 per week
- access to Council's flextime arrangement
- 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
- ongoing training and development support
- access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.
- Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
- Contact officer: Megan Oakes on 9839 6962
- Internal ref: BCC95, Term contract - 2 years
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Landscape Architect in Blacktown employer: Careers at Council
At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values community impact and employee development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering opportunities for career growth through continuous learning and professional development. With a focus on work-life balance, including a 35-hour work week and flexible hours, plus benefits like discounted gym memberships and recognition programs, we ensure our employees thrive both personally and professionally in a vibrant coastal location.
