We are hiring a Principal Landscape Architect in our Brisbane team, who has demonstrated experience and proven ability in leading and contributing towards this range of exciting projects. The successful candidate will be working on a mix of public realm, infrastructure and new communities work with a project design and delivery focus.
The role is Brisbane based but we also have a Sunshine Coast office to service South-east Queensland and broader Queensland projects.
How you’ll make a difference:
- Lead multidisciplinary landscape architecture for public realm, ‘blue and green’ infrastructure, urban design strategies, greenfield communities and major infrastructure, from concept through construction.
- Drive design excellence, quality assurance and technical governance to meet scope, schedule, budget and client expectations across a diverse portfolio.
- Plan and manage programs, resources and risk; coordinate seamlessly with planners, architects, scientists and engineers across Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and broader Queensland.
- Build and sustain client relationships; prepare high-quality fee proposals and submissions, contributing to pipeline growth and successful project wins.
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture that shares knowledge and delivers consistent, high-quality outcomes.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who meets the following qualifications and experience. If you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design; 10+ years’ post‑graduate consulting experience; AILA Registered or progressing toward registration.
- Strong design and technical capability with demonstrated end‑to‑end delivery across concept, detailed design, documentation and construction phase services.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and MS Office; exposure to Revit, Sketch Up, Lumion and 3D AutoCAD advantageous.
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder skills with proven ability to prepare fee proposals, lead bids and maintain productive client relationships.
- Demonstrated leadership of complex, multi‑disciplinary projects with commercial acumen, high attention to detail, effective time management and a collaborative, mentoring mindset.
Additional Information
- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, full‑time, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid work options.
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
- Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
- Continuous learning and growth – lunch and learns, career development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
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📌 Principal Landscape Architect (Brisbane)
🏢 AECO
📍 Brisbane