Bayside Council

Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect

• Permanent full-time opportunity, $95,478 to $106,935 pa plus 11.5% superannuation
• Undertake interesting projects with management support.
• Gain valuable experience in landscape design review and assessment.

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Futures directorate focuses on developing our strategy to ensure sustainable and responsible planning and development for all aspects of our city.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and effective communicator, to review, assess and prepare referral responses on a diverse range of Development Applications to ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislations. The ideal candidate will be a proficient communicator with the ability to effectively articulate concepts tailor communication for a variety of stakeholders. Core requirements include acting with integrity, a high degree of analytical skills and organisation, and the ability to deliver quality referral response outcomes in an efficient and productive manner.

You can expect to:

• Receive a diverse range of development applications including those associated with Bayside Council significant industrial, commercial and high density residential precincts located in proximity to Sydney Airports, Port Botany and the City of Sydney.
• Review and assess landscape designs, requirements and specifications and prepare accurate responses to enable timely decision making and outcomes.
• Provide advice to applicants and the local community on landscape requirement consistent with adopted LEP and DCP plus relevant state and national guidelines.
• Prepare Statements of Facts and Contentions and provide expert evidence in order to represent Council in the Land & Environment Court of NSW.

About you

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications equivalent to a bachelor's degree level and working experience in similar role.
• Working knowledge of planning legislation, regulations and Council controls.
• Current Drivers Licence Class C.

You will have current working rights in Australia and will need to demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills. You will have a desire to continuously learn, an innovative mindset, be pragmatic and not afraid to be involved in all aspects of the program, having excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy.

• A Flexi Day off every fortnight
• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the Position Description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. If you have any issues opening the link, please contact us at support.erecruit@bayaside.nsw.gov.au.

Deadline: 11 February 2025

Enquiries: Karim Elazar – Coordinator Public Domain & Referrals by phone on 9366 3778 or via email on karim.elazar@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.