• Hybrid Working
• Full time maximum term role (based on 38 hours per week) for up to 10 months
• Monthly RDO
• Salary: $99k - $108k + Super
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

About Merri-bek City Council

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

About the role

Council is offering a fantastic opportunity for a Landscape Architect to join our dynamic team to plan, design and deliver a broad range of open space projects. This role sits within the Council’s Open Space Design and Development team which focuses on best practice open space design in consultation with the Merri-bek community.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, design and construct park upgrades including playspaces
• Undertake extensive consultation with residents and stakeholders during all phases of project delivery
• Assist with the development and implementation of Council’s Capital Works Program including construction supervision of works with our in-house construction team and external contractors
• Provide expert advice to the organisation on open space design, construction queries and park upgrades
• Ensure compliance with recordkeeping, ethics, and health and safety standards

Skills and experience require to perform the role

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or a related discipline
• Experience in all aspects of open space project delivery is essential, preferably in a local government setting
• Strong spatial design skills using proficiency in current versions of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and other design packages
• Strong understanding of a range of landscape technologies and how to incorporate into a design (e.g. Accessibility in public space, environmental sustainability, native plants, playspace design, maintainability of public space, use of landscape materials etc)
• Good project management skills including planning a design and its construction as a project, tracking its progress and problem solving
• Ability to design and construct to a fixed budget and to time
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction as well as working with others
• Ability to liaise clearly and concisely with a range of stakeholders both external and internal including project reporting
• Understanding of associated policies/strategies and planning overlays and how they might impact a project

What the role can offer

• Monthly RDO
• Opportunity to influence and innovate within a progressive team
• Supportive, collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and professional development
• A dynamic work environment championing diversity, inclusion, and child safety
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing, ethical conduct, and environmental sustainability
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
• Wellness programs

Further support offered for our staff

• Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
• Purchase leave
• Ceremonial leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Family violence leave

For further information about this position please contact Richard Tolliday, 0429 073 439.

Applications close: 11:30pm, Wednesday 8 October 2025.
*in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.

Before submitting an application, please view the Position Description.

Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence, WWCC and Qualifications. Please have this ready when completing your application.

How to apply

Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.

*Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.

Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.

Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.

We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on [email protected]

Our Commitment

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.