Blacktown City Council

Architectural Student

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $22.6 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

A term contract, full-time opportunity exists for an Architectural Student to join our City Architect team for up to 12 months. 

The successful applicant will apply their Architectural and urban design skills to contribute to the transformation of the Blacktown area. The position requires a candidate that is currently undertaking a university degree in Architecture or Urban Design, and who is able to work full-time during 2025.

Duties associated with the position include: 

• Assisting with the preparation of concept designs for city blocks, public buildings, public spaces and Council’s property holdings
• Collaborating with Council staff including Engineers, Property Managers, Architects, Landscape Architects and end users to evolve concepts
• Using your Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and presentation skills using software such as Sketchup, Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, Lumion, Photoshop, InDesign and illustrator to prepare presentation material to supplement reports and presentations to Council
• Preparing digital models for 3D printing
• Providing advice to town planners on developments at pre-DA and DA stages of projects
• Providing general project and filing assistance. 

 If this is an area you are passionate about, we would love to hear from you. 

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Currently undertaking a university degree in Architecture or Urban Design
• Demonstrated high level design and presentation skills in architecture, urban design and place making
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and presentation skills using software such as Sketchup, Revit, Rhino, Microstation, 3D StudioMax, Photoshop, InDesign and illustrator
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Desirable:

• Experience working within an Architect’s office
• Urban design experience
• Public space design experience
• Experience in documentation and delivery of projects
• Current class C driver’s licence
• WHS Construction White Card.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Trainee rates apply
• 35-hour working week 
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 28 February 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Matthew Sales on 9839 6909 or matthew.sales@blacktown.nsw.gov.au 

Internal ref:              Term contract - 12 months