Landscape Architect at City of Parramatta External Careers Site

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

124433.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Landscape Architecture, AutoCAD, VectorWorks, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite, Graphic Communication, Design Documentation, Team Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills, Written Communication

Industry

Government Administration

Description

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. Council's Landscape Architecture Team is a creative, fast paced and well respected team who are highly regarded for excellence in open space design, environmental design, foreshore design, cycleways, urban parks, streetscapes and town centres. The successful candidate will undertake design and documentation tasks under the guidance of the Supervisor of Landscape Architecture. This position would suit an enthusiastic and capable person who has a great interest in designing and documenting projects for construction. About You The successful applicant must be self-motivated, flexible with competing tasks, willing to assist at all project levels, have a strong work ethic, well developed graphic communication skills and a commitment to working collaboratively and positively within a multi-disciplinary team environment. Selection Criteria: Hold a degree in Landscape Architecture; A demonstrated level of competency in AutoCAD / VectorWorks and working knowledge of Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign are considered desirable; Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Excellent interpersonal, written and graphic communication skills; An awareness of design documentation and detailing, suitable for construction; Work proactively in a team environment. What’s on offer We are offering an attractive remuneration from $113,019.51 to $124,433.78 plus 12% superannuation. In addition the City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits including: A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements 14 weeks paid parental leave Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year) Learning and development opportunities Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.) Want to know more? Further information about the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. How to apply Candidates MUST apply online and must include: Cover letter (two 2 pages maximum) expressing their interest and responding to the above "About you" section; Resume (1 one page); Maximum 10 page portfolio that showcases your design and CAD skills and abilities, related to the role. Applications close 9pm,Wednesday, 18 February, 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium. The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will undertake design and documentation tasks under the guidance of the Supervisor of Landscape Architecture. This position involves designing and documenting projects for construction.