Company description:

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

Job description:

The Role

As a Landscape Architect, you will manage key projects that will accommodate growth and shape the public domain of Canterbury Bankstown as a sustainable city over the next 25 years. You will provide specialist landscape design and urban design input into Council's broader town centre renewal program and work on tier one playgrounds across the City.

As part of this wider role, you will work within a team that provides quality design and project development services for a range of town centres, urban planning, recreation, and bushland/natural area projects within the Canterbury Bankstown Local Government Area.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Develop a framework and detailed concept designs for key parklands and urban spaces as part of the CBD Renewal Program, working with Works and Projects Team for construction delivery'.
• Managing special projects arising from the Liveable Centres Program.
• Preparing detailed designs and cost estimates for a variety of recreational, open space and landscape projects.
• Ensuring that all designs are completed in accordance with acceptable professional standards.
• Participate in community consultation processes and preparing concept design, detailed design, tender documentation and review of environmental factors.
• Developing and documenting landscape master plans suitable for public exhibition for sites as required.
• Providing a technical advisory service to other departments of Council on environmental and landscape matters.
• Preparing project briefs, programs, deliverables and contract documentation for external consultants as required.
• Preparing presentation briefings and correspondence as required.
• Contributing to the preparation of grant submissions, project development and reporting.

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture or an equal related design field.
• Current Class C Drivers licence.
• White Card
• Minimum 4 years post-graduate experience in Landscape Architecture.
• High-level skills and experience in design and documentation using AutoCAD
• Demonstrated high quality written, graphic and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in, or a demonstrated understanding of project management processes including project planning and programming, design and review, community engagement, procurement and purchasing processes (RFQ and RFT), and construction techniques (managed by others).
• Experience working within multi-discipline teams including Architects, Landscape Architects and Designers, Artists, Engineers, Contract Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Contractors.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills in negotiation, advocacy, consultation skills, and strong customer service focus.
• Eligibility for Registration with AILA (Australian Institute of Landscape Architects).
  

The salary range for this opportunity commences at $93,583 (Grade G, Step 1) + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What's in it for you?

• An Attractive Remuneration Package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent Full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Margaret Southwell at [email protected]

How to apply:
You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply' button below and create a login using your email address and upload a;

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter explaining your suitability for the role with demonstrated examples of proficiency claimed.

Applications close on Sunday 7 September 2025.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at [email protected]

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.