Job Category: Landscape Architecture/Studio Arcadia Landscape Architecture is an award winning, design-driven landscape architecture and urban design practice, with studios in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. Job Description As an Associate with Arcadia you will be responsible for leading projects, ensuring that they are being run efficiently and to schedule, manage relationships with new and existing clients, and be responsible for the design practices, documentation and quality assurance as well as lifting the operating standards of the studio. In more detail, you will: manage projects across various typologies, budgets and scale that are reflective of the Arcadia brand and design approach; manage designs and design development, including the input and engagement of others within the project team; undertake and manage landscape architectural duties for projects including site inspections, cost planning, product sourcing, documentation, detailing and specification writing manage consistent quality of deliverables is produced across the studio source new work, write submissions and manage billing information for projects; develop capability and industry understanding through external engagements, and coach others across technical, leadership and professional skills; manage and develop office systems - including quality assurance, workflows, and resourcing. Desired Skills and Experience As an Associate you have, or mostly have: 7+ years professional experience in landscape architecture; experience in team and project management, including responsibility for managing projects successfully from concept to delivery; well-developed technical skills in regards to design and construction techniques and programs; proven ability to develop and coach employees; strong team leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage a team of landscape architects with positive results; strong time management skills to ensure projects run to schedule; good communication and presentation skills (both written and oral); Unrestricted working rights in Australia. Why Arcadia? Arcadia places a strong emphasis on providing a rich studio culture and professional development opportunities. Recognising the value of successful career development, you can expect: To be part of a team of landscape architects who will provide mentorship and guidance to help you develop your skills and knowledge; An individualised program for personal and professional development, created in conjunction with Arcadia principals and People & Culture Manager; Provision of tools and access to an extensive training programme, with a combination of in-house and external providers; Remuneration in excess of industry standards, employee benefits and a bonus scheme for the unique contributions individuals bring to the team, which are often not rewarded in other studios; Flexible working options, allowing you to balance time worked in the studio and worked from home. About Arcadia We have a diversity of backgrounds at Arcadia, and with this comes a variety of ideas and individual perspectives which are highly valued by the team. Based in Collins Street on Woiworung Country, the Arcadia Melbournestudio has a fun, creative professional environment, where you will work alongside a number of design professionals and support staff, including our design teams in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. We're working on some of the biggest landscape architecture and urban design projects in the country right now, so it goes without saying that we all work hard, but our studio culture ensures that no-one is on their own – from top to bottom, everyone collaborates and contributes as a team to make sure we're producing work of the highest calibre, whilst having fun along the way. We are an employer of diverse talent, and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and potential employees, including through the application process. If there are accommodations you require as part of the process of applying and interviewing for a role with us, we encourage you to get in touch with our People & Culture Manager to discuss this further, in confidence. Applicants must have the right to live and work permanently in Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr
