Employment type: Full time, Permanent
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Band 7 salary from $112,427 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement
About the role
Join our team as Team Leader Landscape Architect, reporting to the Coordinator Landscape Subdivisions in the Planning Building and Heath department. In this position you'll take charge of:
- Leading and mentoring a small team of dedicated staff
- Managing the landscape plan approvals process with efficiency and a customer-centric approach, landscape planning referrals
- Coordinate pre and post-permit processes, ensuring design outcomes align with public realm standards
- Collaborating with developers, consultants, and internal stakeholders
- Negotiate effectively to achieve optimal open space results.
Your role involves close liaison with various council units, facilitating seamless integration of landscape plans with growth area developments. If you're passionate about enhancing public spaces and adept at fostering collaboration, apply now.
What your day will look like
- Managing and delegating work
- Overseeing approval of landscape plans
- Reviewing planning permits
- Issuing Certification and Statement of Compliance in accordance with the planning permit and the Subdivision Act 1988
- Collaboration with external and internal parties
What you will bring
- Qualification in Landscape Architecture
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practice of design as it relates to public open space, community, environmental, social and economic development
- Detailed understanding and proven experience dealing with growth area planning issues
- Experience in leading busy and high functioning teams
- Demonstrated analytical and investigative skills in providing input into formulation of policies
- Possess an understanding and knowledge of Local, State and Federal policies and inter-relationships regarding urban design and open space planning
If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.
Why join Wyndham
We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.
By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.
Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.
How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.
Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 18 May 2025.
If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Doug hay, Coordinator Landscape Subdivisions on Doug.Hay@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.
Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.
