At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning landscape master plans for Melbourne's top residential gardens.
- Company: Join Ian Barker Gardens, a leader in innovative garden design.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible hours, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Work from a bright studio with great transport links and a collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Make your mark in landscape architecture with a supportive and talented team.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture and AutoCAD experience required.
The predicted salary is between 41850 - 51150 $ per year.
At Ian Barker Gardens, we create some of Melbourne's most admired residential gardens. Our gardens are brought to life through thoughtful design, meticulous execution and care that lasts. We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Graduate Landscape Architect to join the Ian Barker Gardens Design team. Working within an established team, you'll be responsible for creating landscape master plans for some of Melbourne's most sought-after residential properties.
About you:
- An eye for design with a balance of aesthetics and functionality
- Excellent written and verbal communication - you'll keep clients, contractors and your design team in the loop
- Own your work from site visit to final plan, meet your deadlines, and seek support when needed
- Bring genuine enthusiasm for great design and thoughtful landscapes
- Represent Ian Barker Gardens with polish in every client interaction, holding yourself to a high standard of presentation, conduct and craftsmanship
- Support your teammates and help create a studio culture where everyone can rely on you
Education and technical skills you'll bring:
- A Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Landscape Architecture (or close to completion)
- Experience using and familiarity with AutoCAD is essential
- Experience using SketchUp and rendering software
- Horticultural/plant knowledge - not essential but viewed favourably
- Sketching ability and experience - not essential but viewed favourably
What you can expect your days to look like:
- Development and production of landscape concept and master plans
- Conducting site visits and producing accurate base plans
- Using AutoCAD to convert hand-drawn sketches into plans
- Contributing to the development of design palettes (i.e. planting, pots and furniture and material palettes)
- Liaising with clients, colleagues, construction teams and external contractors
What's in it for you:
- Competitive salary - dependent on qualifications and experience
- Work location – newly renovated, light-filled Canterbury studio, conveniently located close to free all-day parking and Canterbury train station
- Flexible work hours - Monday to Friday, with flexible working hours and hybrid work arrangements available for discussion
- Genuine career development opportunities - proven track record of internally promoting and helping past employees fulfil their future dreams
- Networking and personal development opportunities – we want to hear your career goals and interests
- Work with a talented and supportive team - skilled and passionate designers, architects and support staff will help you develop your skills
If you are in your final year of study and will be graduating at the end of the year, we are open to the right candidate commencing in a part-time capacity and transitioning to a full-time role once your study is complete.
Graduate Landscape Architect employer: Ian Barker Gardens
Ian Barker Gardens is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a beautiful, recently renovated studio in Canterbury, flexible working options, and a commitment to team collaboration through regular social events, we foster an environment where talented individuals can thrive and contribute to our legacy of premium garden design and maintenance.
