ABOUT US

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne’s second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
Are you ready to be a part of an exciting and transformative journey in the heart of one of Australia’s most culturally diverse and thriving communities? Greater Dandenong City Council is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation, home to Melbourne’s second-largest urban centre and a pivotal hub for manufacturing, retail and commerce in the State, Greater Dandenong boasts exceptional character and a vibrant, multicultural population that contributes to a rich cultural tapestry.

We are seeking a creative and experienced Principal Landscape Architect to join our Open Space Planning team. This hands-on design role will see you lead the development of high-quality landscape and urban design outcomes across a range of open space masterplans, concept designs, strategies and policies. You will play a key role in shaping the public realm while mentoring junior team members and fostering a collaborative, design-led studio environment within local government.

The main responsibilities of this position include:

• To provide expertise and advocate for high quality public open space design and policy across the City of Greater Dandenong.
• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of high-quality, safe, and inclusive public open spaces, park, playgrounds and recreation design projects and activity centre streetscapes through the preparation of masterplans, strategic reports, and design policies that leads to sound, innovative, sustainable, and vibrant outcomes.
• Engage with the community and stakeholders, facilitating consultation processes and preparing reports, funding submissions, and policy recommendations to support innovative and responsive urban and open space design outcomes.
• Plan and develop capital works bids and project budgets
• Provide guidance, mentoring, supervision and direction to the internal Landscape Architect team.
• Assist project managers when requested in the contract administration of on-site delivery of open space projects.
• Ensure that works are carried out in accordance with approved plans and specifications, including environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management requirements.
• To provide professional, well considered, and consistent landscape and urban design advice and commentary on statutory and strategic planning application matters under consideration by the Council.