Graduate Designer

Temporary, full-time (up to 3 years)

- Are you a recent graduate ready to turn your design knowledge into real-world projects that shape communities?

- Looking to develop your skills across building and landscape design while working alongside experienced industry professionals?

- Ready to gain hands-on experience delivering projects that make a lasting impact across Lake Macquarie?

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Kick-start your professional design career with Lake Macquarie City Council as a Graduate Designer. Working within our Public Domain Design Team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of a diverse range of community infrastructure projects, including public buildings, landscapes, recreation facilities and urban spaces.

Supported by experienced Building and Landscape Design professionals, you'll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from site investigations and concept development through to construction documentation, stakeholder engagement and project delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your technical expertise while building a rewarding career that helps shape the future of our city.

This exciting role will:

- Assist with site investigations, site analysis and project planning activities to support the delivery of design projects.

- Prepare concept designs and develop building and landscape design solutions that meet project requirements and community needs

- Produce design documentation to support Development Applications, Construction Certificates and project delivery.

- Support the management of consultants, project stakeholders and project activities throughout the design and delivery process

- Use CAD and Adobe Creative Suite software to prepare design documentation and presentation materials.

- Participate in stakeholder consultation and contribute to projects that enhance community facilities and public spaces across Lake Macquarie.





Read the position statement here to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

- You have recently completed, or are nearing completion of, a degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.

- You are passionate about building and landscape design and eager to apply your knowledge in a professional environment.

- You can manage competing priorities, work towards deadlines and maintain attention to detail.

- You have strong written and verbal communication skills and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve positive outcomes

- You are proficient in Microsoft Office and have experience using CAD and design software, preferably ArchiCAD, Vectorworks or Adobe Creative Suite.

- You hold a current NSW Driver Licence and are willing to travel between sites as required.

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

- Competitive salary $90,202 to $104,831 per year + 12% superannuation

- Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply

- 35-hour working week

- Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate

- Access to mentoring and structured learning to help launch your professional career

- Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 per week

- Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that enhance community facilities and public spaces throughout Lake Macquarie

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, cutting-edge and bold.



When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

- If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by 11:59pm, Monday 23 November 2026

- For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact James Walters, Group Leader Public Domain Design, on 0436 861 *** or via email ********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

- If you need assistance submitting your application click here or please contact Ashlea Norris, Talent Attraction Partner, on 02 4921 0*** or via email ********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

- Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!

- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.

- Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.

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