Overview We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Landscape Officer to join a high-performing team responsible for shaping the landscape outcomes of major residential developments and public realm projects.
The Opportunity: Working alongside developers, landscape architects, planners and engineering teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring subdivision landscaping delivers high-quality, sustainable and liveable communities. This is an excellent chance for someone who enjoys a balance of technical assessment, stakeholder engagement and strategic input into future landscape outcomes.
Key Responsibilities - Assess and approve detailed landscape design plans for subdivisions, including streetscapes, tree reserves, parks and open space, ensuring they align with approved masterplans, Council standards and industry best practice.
- Review landscape masterplans, streetscape designs and construction issue plans.
- Provide expert advice on plant selection, green infrastructure and landscape design standards.
- Liaise with developers,
consultants and internal stakeholders throughout the planning process.
- Contribute to Development Plans, Precinct Structure Plans, Master Plans and other strategic planning initiatives.
- Provide technical advice on planning referrals, compliance matters and landscape-related enquiries.
- Assist with the development and review of landscape policies, standards and guidelines.
Qualifications - Qualifications in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Horticulture or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience assessing landscape plans within a local government, consultancy or development environment.
- Strong understanding of landscape construction principles, Australian Standards and horticultural best practice.
- Experience interpreting landscape architectural drawings and subdivision documentation.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and written communication skills.
- Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain) and National Police Check.