Sunshine Coast Council – Sunshine Coast QLD
At Council, we're proud of our region.
We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast.
So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you'll want to join our team!
With the vision to be Australia's most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.
You'll be part of the Design and Placemaking Services branch who deliver award winning engineering, landscape architecture and urban design projects.
With a commitment to great Sunshine Coast Design, we work with our community to shape local places that are sustainable and align to council's Healthy, Smart, Creative vision.
You will work on a diverse range of complex public realm projects such as urban precincts and streetscapes.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside the community to shape significant projects and see your designs progress from concept to delivery.
You will apply your talent and passion to:
Lead complex urban design and placemaking projects from concept through to construction as part of Council's Capital Works program.
Work with our community to shape designs based on their values and vision for their local places.
Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary and high-performing placemaking team.
Deliver compelling communication of ideas and designs so that audiences can imagine and realise the future opportunities for a place or precinct.
About you
You'll be passionate about working with the community to develop great design outcomes and shape local places for the Sunshine Coast.
You will be energised by the challenge of delivering complex urban projects and enjoy team-based collaboration.
Mandatory requirements of the role include:
A Degree in urban design, landscape architecture, or an equivalent qualification relevant to design.
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience in delivery of complex place projects including precinct planning, public realm upgrades and streetscape projects.
Strong conceptual and design development skills and good understanding and knowledge of design documentation and detailing.
Significant experience in delivering community and stakeholder engagement.
Excellent collaboration skills with strong written, verbal, and graphic communication.
How to apply
Your written application should include:
A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile.
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Shortlisted applicants will also be requested to provide a digital copy of their portfolio of work.
Once you have these two documents ready, click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts to complete your application.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.
If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve.
Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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