Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Permanent opportunity
• Full-time hours (35 hours/week)
• Office location – The Rocks (with flexible work options).
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $125,693 to $138,510 + super

About us
Placemaking NSW is responsible for managing and caring for some of Sydney’s most iconic harbourside venues and locations, including The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and White Bay Power Station. We also lead the planning and delivery of the Bays West Urban Renewal Precinct, a state significant project that will bring new homes, jobs, and public spaces to 77 hectares of government-owned land just 2 kilometres from Sydney's CBD.

The role
At Placemaking NSW, we’re looking for someone to help shape some of Sydney’s most iconic precincts—including The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Luna Park and more. This role is all about championing design excellence and working closely with internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders to guide urban, landscape and public domain design outcomes. From early concept through to delivery, you’ll bring a design lens to projects of all sizes—whether it’s a major capital works initiative or the finer details of routine public domain upgrades.

You'll be responsible for providing clear, practical design advice, keeping projects on track with quality at the forefront, while balancing competing priorities and tight timeframes. You’ll contribute to everything from strategic master planning to construction delivery—preparing strategies, reviewing proposals, and helping others understand complex design issues. This is a great opportunity to drive place-based design outcomes that reflect best practice, community needs and the unique heritage and identity of each precinct.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Design and Place

What you will bring to the role

• A strong background in landscape architecture, urban design or similar, with the ability to manage projects, think strategically and provide design advice.
• Demonstrated experience delivering and overseeing landscape and public domain projects, particularly for government owned assets and public places.
• Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple projects, budgets, consultants, and contractors
• Proven ability to provide practical, high-quality design excellence advice across a variety of project types
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and influence key delivery partners
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to balance long-term strategy and day-to-day delivery across complex, high-profile environments
• Understanding of heritage conservation theory and practices

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary Qualifications in landscape architecture or related field
• Membership, or ability to become a member, of a relevant professional body.
• Current driver's license.

Join us
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday 13th July 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Nina Pollock on or [email protected].

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via [email protected] or (02) 6363 7676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.