Your new company This is an opportunity to join a well-established metropolitan council committed to delivering high-quality public spaces, recreational facilities and community infrastructure. Working within a collaborative Open Space Planning and Recreation team, you will contribute to projects that enhance parks, playgrounds, streetscapes and public domain outcomes for the local community.

Your recent role

- Managing open space projects from concept design through to construction and completion
- Undertaking site investigations, analysis and preparation of design documentation
- Preparing concept and detailed designs, specifications and tender documentation
- Administering contracts and monitoring project budgets and expenditure
- Conducting site inspections and supervising work to ensure quality outcomes
- Reviewing Development Applications and Planning Proposals, providing landscape and tree-related advice
- Preparing reports, correspondence, cost estimates and project management documentation
- Facilitating community consultation and stakeholder engagement activities
- Assisting with environmental assessments and regulatory approvals
- Providing landscape design advice to internal stakeholders and project teams
- Projects will include playground upgrades, park improvements, public domain works,



streetscape projects and strategic planning initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

- Degree qualifications in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline
- Minimum 3 years' post-graduate experience
- Experience delivering open space projects, parks, playgrounds, streetscapes or recreational facilities
- Strong design, project management and contract administration skills
- Experience preparing cost estimates and project documentation
- Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or Vector works, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
- Current Class C Driving Licence
- Highly regarded: Local Government experience
- Experience reviewing Development Applications and Planning Proposals
- Procurement and tendering experience
- GIS/QIS capability
- Experience with playground upgrades and open space asset management

What you'll get in return

- Contract through to December 2026
- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunity to work on meaningful community infrastructure projects
- Supportive and experienced team environment
- Exposure to both project delivery and strategic planning initiatives
- Flexible and collaborative workplace culture

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📌 Landscape Architect (City of Sydney)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 City of Sydney