Landscape Architect(Urban Design)

• Local Council
• 12 month contract with possible extension
• $77.68 per hour + Super

MCJ Appointments is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to lead place-based projects that improve the functionality, accessibility and overall experience of local town centres.
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver placemaking initiatives, public realm improvements, activations and landscape projects that strengthen local identity, support businesses and create vibrant community spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead small-scale placemaking, landscape and public realm projects.
• Deliver place activations, public art and town-centre improvements.
• Develop project plans, budgets, timelines and risk controls.
• Prepare design briefs, business cases and procurement documentation.
• Manage consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Engage with businesses, community members and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate initiatives with capital works, events and economic development programs.
• Monitor and evaluate project outcomes.
• Prepare professional reports, presentations and Council briefings.
• Provide specialist advice on landscape design and place enhancement.

About You
You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Urban Design, Project Management or equivalent experience.
• At least five years’ relevant post-graduate professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of placemaking, urban design and place activation.
• Experience delivering public art, activation or public realm improvement projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects from concept through to completion.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong AutoCAD skills.
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• A current Class C Driver Licence.
• Local government experience is highly desirable.

Some attendance at after-hours events or meetings may be required.

At MCJ Appoitments, we value our team members highly. In addition to the benefits of your new employer, we offer you:

• A fortnightly pay cycle giving you access to your wages sooner rather than later
• A free Workplace Wellbeing Program which will provide you and your family with access to professional support services
• Dedicated consultants to give you all-around support
• Be recognised as part of the team, and not just a number

At MCJ Appointments we strive to create a place where everyone belongs, is valued, and has equal opportunity.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with a disability.