Manningham City Council

Landscape Architect

• Temporary
  (fixed term) Part time, (19 hours per week) until March 2026
• Salary $95,801.92
  + 11.5% Superannuation (pro rata)
• Based at
  Doncaster, Victoria

Exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team in the design and delivery of public
space projects that will deliver high quality outcomes for Manningham’s
community.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100
different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and
galleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that
Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

With one of the largest networks of open space in
metropolitan Melbourne including more than 300 parks, our outdoor facilities
are a key part of life in Manningham. Recreation parks, sporting reserves,
natural areas and neighbourhood parks are of great importance to our community
and allow a wide range of opportunities for exercise, recreation and local
sports clubs.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to
best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new
game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape
positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity
to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a
culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

The Landscape
Architect is responsible for the
design and delivery of a wide range projects, including the planning and development of Manningham’s park network, playspace upgrades,
and activity centre enhancements. The Landscape Architect plays a key
role in shaping and creating well-designed, liveable and vibrant public spaces
for our community.

Skills and experience

• A tertiary qualification in Landscape
  Architecture and a minimum of two years relevant work experience.
• High standard of personal organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver concept design,
  detailed landscape design and project management services for a high quality
  outcome to
  meet the needs of the community.
• Competent software skills including AutoCAD and
  Adobe Suite to support project delivery and idea communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
  skills and ability to prepare concise and accurate plans and reports.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the
  ability to liaise with and gain cooperation of Council staff and the community.

Click below to view the position description 

How to
Apply

Click APPLY
to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements
of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Owen Hu, Senior Landscape Architect on
03 9840 9103.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment
process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications
close on Sunday 25 May
2025 at 11:00pm.

Don’t meet every requirement for this role?
Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely
to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that
different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience
doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about
this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council
recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure
equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications
from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities,
gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies
and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,
flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication
methods when working remotely.

If you
require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements,
please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council
is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a
Working with Children Check.