Permanent full-time - 35 hours per weekFortnightly rostered day off - work/life balanceAbout the roleWe 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.Woollahra Council maintains some of Sydney's most beautiful and highly used Harbour foreshores, parks and tree lined streets.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.About youTo 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.Degree qualifications in Landscape Architecture and eligibility to obtain registration with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, or equivalentDemonstrated experience in Landscape Architecture and ability to prepare design documentation in the form of drawings and specifications for landscape construction, cost estimates and master plansExtensive knowledge and experience in site analysis, landscape design risk assessment,



and plant selection with proven ability to achieve high quality design outcomes for the communityDemonstrated community consultation skills and experienceAdvanced computing skills, including experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite (or equivalent) and Adobe suiteKnowledge 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 exhibitsClear and concise written, verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present at forums / workshops for Councillors, Council staff and the general publicProven performance and ability to achieve objectives and meet project timeline targetsWillingness to undertake a wide range of non-design duties and projects to meet the operational needs of the Open Space and Recreation TeamAbility to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary teamCurrent Class C Driver's Licence.Experience in Local Government or similar environmentExperience and knowledge relating to the maintenance and management of public open space,including the preparation of public land plans of managementDemonstrated project management skillsDemonstrated customer service skills and experience, including conflict resolution skills.Experience in writing successful grant applicationsWhat's in it for you?




We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a secure and engaging working environment.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.Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balanceSubsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilitiesGenerous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years' of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)High quality training and development opportunitiesCLOSING DATE: 11:59pm Sunday 6 September ****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.Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.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.If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.Note: Candidates using mobile devices are stronglyadvised to use a desktop computer to complete theapplication forms as they require extensiveamounts of typing.
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📌 Landscape Design And Project Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Woollahra Municipal Council
📍 New South Wales