Senior Landscape Architect | Local Government | Contract A metropolitan Melbourne council is seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Architect to join their Open Space & Landscape Design team on a contract basis.

This is a hands-on role delivering capital works and operational programs across the public realm — from concept design through to documentation and project delivery. You'll provide specialist support to the Coordinator, mentor junior team members, and play a key role in shaping the council's open space strategy.

About the role:
Prepare landscape design concepts, master plans, cost estimates, working drawings and specifications for capital works and operational projects
Project manage capital works to achieve high-quality outcomes on time and on budget
Assist in developing strategic plans relating to open space development
Provide technical direction on Building, Town Planning and Subdivision referrals
Produce landscape and presentation drawings using AutoCAD, Photoshop and InDesign
Liaise with internal stakeholders, community members and external contractors/consultants




Mentor and support junior staff within the team

What you'll bring:
Previous Local Government experience
A minimum of 5–7 years' experience in Landscape Architecture, with robust design and documentation/technical skills for delivering public realm projects
Experience developing open space capital works proposals
Sound knowledge of landscaping and open space considerations within the statutory planning context
Advanced AutoCAD skills
A degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or equivalent
Experience preparing strategic plans, policies and guidelines for public space
Solid project management, stakeholder engagement and communication skills

What's on offer:
Contract opportunity with a well-regarded metropolitan council
Varied capital works and strategic project portfolio
Supportive, cooperative team environment
Flexible working arrangements

If this sounds like a positive fit, get in touch to hear more or apply directly. Confidential enquiries welcome.

📌 Senior Landscape Architect Melbourne (Australia)
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