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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 new role An experienced Landscape Architect is required to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of open space and public realm projects on an initial contract through to December 2026.

Working alongside experienced Landscape Architects, you will be involved in the planning, design and delivery of parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities and streetscape projects, while also providing strategic landscape advice across a range of planning initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

- 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 works 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 Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
- Current Class C Driver's Licence

Highly regarded :

- Local Government experience
- Experience reviewing Development Applications and Planning Proposals
- Procurement and tendering experience
- GIS/QGIS 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 cooperative workplace culture

What you need to do now If you're a Landscape Architect looking for your next contract opportunity within the public sector, apply now or Jade Applegate on 0472 622 534.

Must have full Australian working rights to be considered.

📌 Landscape Architect (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney