Apply now Job no: 495817
Work type: Permanent Full-time
Location: Knox Civic Centre
Categories: City Planning
Your new roleAs part of the infrastructure directorate, you will work with a range of engineers, planners and designers to create a new vision for Knox's open spaces.
The Senior Landscape Architect will deliver assigned Capital Works and Operational programs for the service, provide specialist support to the Coordinator Strategic Open Space Planning and mentor and advise members of the team on design and technical matters.
This role will prepare landscape design concepts, master plans, cost estimates, working drawings, specifications and work plans for works in Council's capital works and operational programs.
The Senior Landscape Architect will project manage Council's capital works projects to achieve high quality outcomes, within budget and in a timely manner.
This role will also assist in developing strategic plans in relation to Open Space development.
This is a full-time permanent role based at the Civic Centre, but we can offer hybrid working arrangements and flexible work options for the right candidate.
This is a Band 7 classified role, remuneration will be $107,507.54 - $120,572.47 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.
What you will need to thriveThe key selection criteria for this role are:
Highly developed project management skills.Excellent written, verbal and graphical communication skills.Advanced experience in the preparation of strategic plans, policies and guidelines in relation to the development of public space.Advanced skills and experience with AutoCAD.Experience in developing community consultation programs and the implementation.Keeping abreast with statutory requirements and responsibilities as applicable to Landscape Architecture.Ability to provide advice and guidance to team members, monitor the design program and collaborate effectively.Advanced skills in time management, setting priorities and budgets, planning and organising work to meet objectives, deadlines and budgets.Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and facilitate outcomes.How to applyPlease provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the 'what you need to thrive' section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.
For further information on this role please contact Winchelle Chuson, Coordinator - Strategic Open Space Planning, at ****** or on 9298 8769.
To view a copy of the position description please visit our Knox City Council Careers Page.
Apply by: 11:55pm 23/12/2024 Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.
Interviews will commence from January 6th, 2025.
Why UsAt Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do.
We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values.
We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments.
We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.
We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.
Beyond that, we also offer:
accrued days off for full time employees;growth and learning opportunities;reward and recognition programs; and,a supportive Employee Assistance Program.To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.
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