City of Canning

Principal Landscape Architect

About the role

Due to internal promotion, we now have an opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Principal Landscape Architect to manage and provide leadership for our Landscape Architecture team. This role involves guiding the team through various projects, offering landscape planning and design expertise, and ensuring successful project execution within the City.

In this role, you will undertake duties such as:

• Oversee and monitor the Landscape Architecture teams key projects.
• Prepare and review landscape planning concepts for City projects.
• Develop project timelines and cost estimates.
• Present project outlines in public forums, including drawings, site analysis, and concepts.
• Create detailed landscape design drawings and project specifications.
• Prepare tender documentation and manage contracts.
• Oversee and monitor project budgets.
• Provide landscape advice to Elected Members, Executive Team, staff, and the community.
• Deliver creative and innovative landscape design solutions.

What we’re looking for:

• A Registered Landscape Architect (or eligible for registration with Australian Institute of Landscape Architects AILA)
• Extensive experience in landscape and urban design planning
• Demonstrated experience with complex projects
• Ability to use sound conceptual and analytical skills to navigate challenges and influence stakeholders
• Proven team leadership capabilities to work with a high-performing team

Why join us?

• Permanent, Full-Time Role
• $110,134.90 - $123,692.72 per annum + super (super matching options available)
• Monthly Rostered Day Off
• Free Gym & Pool Membership to both Leisure Centres!
• Access to exceptional employee benefits such as Health & Wellbeing Programs

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”.  You may also contact Toni van den Hurk on 0437 337 127 for a confidential discussion.

Applications are open until 5.00pm Thursday, 11 July 2024, we reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.