Join a Western Sydney Council delivering parks, playgrounds, public domain and major landscape projects.Your new companyHays is working with a local council to recruit an experienced Landscape Architect on a contract basis. This is a great opportunity to contribute to parks, open space and public-domain projects that support the local community, while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Your new roleIn this role, you will provide landscape design and project support across a range of council-led parks, open space, streetscape and public-domain projects. You will work with internal teams, consultants, contractors and community stakeholders to help deliver practical, high-quality and accessible public spaces.

- Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing landscape concepts, master plans and detailed design documentation
- Supporting the delivery of parks, playgrounds, open space, streetscape and public-domain projects
- Coordinating projects through design, approvals, procurement and construction stages
- Providing landscape architecture and urban design advice to internal stakeholders
- Preparing plans, reports, presentations, cost estimates and tender documentation
- Engaging with the community and key stakeholders to support inclusive project outcomes
- Liaising with consultants, contractors and internal teams to ensure projects meet council standards, timelines and budgets
- Considering accessibility, sustainability, safety and ongoing maintenance requirements in design outcomes

What you'll need to succeed




- Degree in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline
- Relevant experience in landscape design and project delivery
- Experience working on parks, open space, streetscape or public-domain projects preferred
- Ability to prepare explicit design concepts and technical documentation
- Understanding of design, procurement, approvals and construction processes
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant landscape design software
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment
- Local government or public-sector experience is not essential;
- Ideally, experience in a consultancy or private-sector background with relevant community project experience

What you'll get in return

- You will be offered an initial 6-month contract with the potential to extend
- Exposure to a varied portfolio of community-focused landscape projects
- Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive team
- Opportunity to gain valuable Local Government experience
- Work from home one day per week

What you need to do now
- If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Lucille on 02 8062 6102 or email on [email protected]
- Must have full Australian working rights.
- If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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