SHAPE PLACES. INFLUENCE COMMUNITIES. LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY.

At Toowoomba Regional Council, we believe great places don't just happen. They are thoughtfully planned, carefully designed, and inspired by people who understand how landscapes shape the way communities live, connect and thrive.

We're looking for an experienced Landscape Architect to join the City Design Team in our dynamic Place Branch and help shape the future of one of Australia's most liveable and rapidly evolving regional cities.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic planning, development assessment, public realm outcomes, and landscape policy initiatives that will have a lasting impact across the Toowoomba Region.

Why This Role Matters

As our Landscape Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in influencing how our streets, parks, open spaces and urban environments evolve.

From assessing major development proposals to shaping landscape strategies and planning policy, you'll provide expert guidance that enhances the environmental, social and visual quality of our region's places and spaces.

You'll work alongside planners, urban designers, architects, environmental specialists and engineers in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that is passionate about creating places people love.

The Opportunity In this role, you will:

- Provide specialist landscape architecture and landscape planning advice across Council and the development industry.
- Assess landscape elements of development applications and prepare recommendations and approval conditions.
- Develop and implement landscape planning strategies, policies, codes and planning provisions.
- Review landscape and open space designs to ensure high-quality development outcomes.
- Undertake landscape inspections and provide guidance on compliance matters.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the delivery of street trees and open space infrastructure.
- Prepare landscape architecture documentation and design advice for internal projects.
- Represent Council in stakeholder meetings, industry discussions, working groups and community forums.
- Contribute to reports, strategic initiatives and projects that influence the future character and identity of the region.

About You

You are a passionate and experienced Landscape Architect who understands the important role landscape plays in creating connected, sustainable and memorable places.

You combine strong technical expertise with strategic thinking and enjoy working with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

You'll bring

Essential Qualifications &

Experience





- Degree qualification in Landscape Architecture (or equivalent recognised qualification).
- Significant experience in landscape architecture and landscape planning, ideally within local government or a planning and development environment.
- Eligibility for membership with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) and affiliate membership with the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).
- Current Class C Driver Licence.

What Will Set You Apart
- Strong understanding of planning and development legislation and landscape compliance requirements.
- Experience preparing or reviewing landscape strategies, policies and planning provisions.
- Ability to assess complex development applications and provide practical, evidence-based recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas both visually and verbally.
- Experience using or the ability to quickly learn software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam and Pathway.
- A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for creating exceptional place-based outcomes.

Meet the Team The City Design Team is a skilled team of professionals dedicated to designing, delivering and protecting the places that make the Toowoomba Region unique.

Our work spans

- Landscape Architecture
- Heritage
- Urban Design
- Architecture

Together, we advocate for high-quality development and help create vibrant, inclusive and liveable communities.

The City Design Team: Making Spaces into Memorable Places.

If you're motivated by the opportunity to influence city-shaping projects, protect character and cultural values, and deliver meaningful outcomes for communities, you'll feel right at home here.

Why Join Toowoomba Regional Council? We offer more than just a job. We offer a rewarding career with genuine work-life balance and opportunities to grow.

Perks Include ✅ Annual salary range - $106,377.46 - $113,406.62

✅ Up to 12.65% superannuation

✅ 17.5% annual leave loading

✅ Flexible work and access to banked leave

✅ Professional development, leadership and management training

✅ Salary sacrifice options

✅ Corporate private health insurance discounts

✅ Fitness Passport membership





✅ Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

✅ Active social club and employee events

✅ Comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives

✅ Commitment to safety and a "Home Safe Every Day" culture

Ready to Help Shape the Future of the Toowoomba Region? If you're an experienced Landscape Architect looking for a role where your expertise will influence planning outcomes, strengthen communities and leave a lasting legacy across one of Queensland's most vibrant regions, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply To apply, please submit:

1. Your current resume

1. A short document (max 2 pages) that explains how you meet the key requirements listed in the Position Description.

For each requirement:

- Use a heading so it’s clear which one you’re talking about.
- Give examples from your own experience – tell us what you did, how you did it, and what happened as a result.

Important: If you don’t respond to each key requirement, your application might not be considered.

For further information: Emily Laing Senior Landscape Architect ? (07) 4688 9***

Applications close: Sunday 6 September 2026 at 11:59pm The preferred applicant will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment relevant to the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

Apply online at: www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs

About Council The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments.

Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

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