A Council in Western Victoria is looking for a Senior Urban Designer (Band 6/7) to join their team on a temp contract for 6-12 months.
6-12-month contractFull time hoursHybrid working - 2-3 days per week in office$55-$65 P/H plus super depending on experienceBand 6 or 7 Senior Designer wantedSuitable for a Landscape Architect/Urban Designer/Design Engineer or other experienced in public realm designCovering long service leave until Mid 2025The role involves preparation of project plans inclusive of site analysis, concept development, project costing, and community engagement to provide a comprehensive understanding of the project in terms of its cost and implications for the organization and the community.
Senior Designer City (Temporary Role 6-12 months) City Design is part of the Economic Growth Division within Council's Development and Growth Directorate. We provide design advice and arboreal advice for Council projects and input into a range of other projects and strategies. Our projects include public realm design, streetscapes, bike paths, and trails, along with design support on a range of other council projects.
We require a designer with suitable landscape/civil design experience to work within our team. We have several projects that require design development and consultation both internally and externally. We seek to develop responsive design outcomes that account for changing climate and inner CBD greening to create engaging and interesting spaces for people who live and work in the CBD.
The successful candidate must be able to work with limited supervision and quickly identify and resolve design problems. They must be able to prepare simple illustrative concepts for internal discussion, community consultation, project costing, design briefs, and other information as required for external design development. Where required, some detailed documentation for tender and construction will also be necessary. Suitable experience in the development and delivery of local government projects is highly regarded.
Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrated experience in landscape/urban design/engineering in the public realm.Ability to undertake site assessment, analysis, and synthesis as required to inform a full understanding of the site, the opportunities, and the site constraints.Ability to develop design ideas and represent them graphically at a suitable quality for presentation, engagement, and documentation.An ability to document projects such as streetscapes, bike paths, and trails.Skills in any or all of the following: AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project.High level of written communication skills with experience preparing plans, technical specifications, reports, and analysis information.Demonstrated experience in providing concept plans, detailed designs, construction documentation, and cost estimates for landscape projects.Inspect and sign off on construction works, ensuring that they are carried out in accordance with approved plans and specifications.Plant knowledge and an understanding of plant performance/requirements in urban environments is desirable.Understanding of landscape construction and civil works is highly regarded.Experience in site supervision of landscape construction projects is desirable.Knowledge of contract administration requirements.Experience with Community Consultation is desirable.Key Selection Criteria CV – including relevant qualifications, skills, and experience;Previous project examples;Provide a portfolio of design projects;Outline availability and preferred working arrangements.If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or other opportunities within Local Government, please contact Kyla Nash on 0423 419 396 or send an email to ******.
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