• Full time, permanent position
• Salary $104,697 + 11% Superannuation
• Based at Doncaster, Victoria

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, 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 Senior Landscape Architect is responsible for the planning, design and delivery of a range of open space and playspace upgrades as well as the supervision and coordination of a small team of Landscape Architects to achieve organisational and personal development goals. The Senior Landscape Architect plays a key role in shaping and creating well-designed, liveable and vibrant open spaces for our community.

Skills and Experience

• A tertiary qualification in Landscape Architecture or an allied discipline and a minimum of five years relevant work experience.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading teams in an evolving and complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of urban and landscape designs and strategic plans that deliver high quality outcomes to meet the needs of the community.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects and develop pro-active and practical management systems and skill to prepare project briefs and ensure high quality output both on time and within budget.
• Current Victorian driver’s licence.

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How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the “Who are you?’ section of the position description. For a confidential discussion please contact Carrie Lindsay, Coordinator City Design on 9840 9364. 

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

Applications close on Sunday 8 October 2023 at 11 pm.

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.