Landscape Architect

at  Cumberland Council

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.
Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT US

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

• Permanent, full-time position
• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Council’s 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Located at Council’s Auburn Office, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 12 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,844.36 to $2,121.02 per week, plus 11.5% superannuation (please note this salary range and superannuation percentage will apply from the first pay period in July 2024)
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant’s qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE FOR THIS ROLE:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
• Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.
  Enquiries: Telephone Ahmed Mehio, Acting Coordinator Public Spaces Planning and Design on 8757 9332 for further information.