Job Description
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Permanent full-time - 35 hours per week
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Fortnightly rostered day off - work/life balance
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About the role
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We have a great opportunity available for an experienced Landscape Design and Project Officer to join the Open Space and Trees department at Woollahra Council on a permanent full-time basis.
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Woollahra Council maintains some of Sydney's most beautiful and highly used Harbour foreshores, parks and tree lined streets.
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Reporting to the Team Leader, Open Space and Recreation Planning, using your creative and extensivelandscape design skills, you willdesign and implement a diverse range of attractive public open space projects and facilities that meet the needs of the community and maximise community well-being.Your projects will range in scale and complexity from playgrounds toSydney Harbour foreshore parks to various types of sporting facilities and grant applications.
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About you
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To be successful in this role, you will be degree qualified in Landscape Architecture. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deliver a high level of service and independently carry out strategic projects.
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Degree qualifications in Landscape Architecture and eligibility to obtain registration with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, or equivalent
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Demonstrated experience in Landscape Architecture and ability to prepare design documentation in the form of drawings and specifications for landscape construction, cost estimates and master plans
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Extensive knowledge and experience in site analysis, landscape design risk assessment, and plant selection with proven ability to achieve high quality design outcomes for the community




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Demonstrated community consultation skills and experience
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Advanced computing skills, including experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite (or equivalent) and Adobe suite
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Knowledge and experience in the use of CAD software and graphic presentation software, such as Vectorworks and Indesign, for the production of landscape documentation and media related exhibits
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Clear and concise written, verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present at forums / workshops for Councillors, Council staff and the general public
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Proven performance and ability to achieve objectives and meet project timeline targets
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Willingness to undertake a wide range of non-design duties and projects to meet the operational needs of the Open Space and Recreation Team
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
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Current Class C Driver's Licence.
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Experience in Local Government or similar environment
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Experience and knowledge relating to the maintenance and management of public open space,including the preparation of public land plans of management
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Demonstrated project management skills
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Demonstrated customer service skills and experience, including conflict resolution skills.
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Experience in writing successful grant applications




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What's in it for you?
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We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.
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We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.
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Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following advantages:
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Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance
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Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
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Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years' of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
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High quality training and development opportunities
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CLOSING DATE: 11:59pmSunday 6 September ****
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Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act **** in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers.
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Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
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We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.
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If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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📌 Landscape Design And Project Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Woollahra Council
📍 New South Wales