About the role 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Landscape Architect to join our Strategic Open Space Planning Team.

As our new Landscape Architect, you will be backfilling a maternity leave role in a temporary full time capacity and will be based at Knox Council's Civic Centre. 

Key responsibilities will include designing landscape designs in both streetscape and open space settings, leading community consultation processes, addressing customer service requests, investigating open space related matters and completing detailed documentation in preparation for the delivery phase. Working across the organisation and based in the Strategic Infrastructure Department, you will work closely with our delivery teams to deliver well developed innovative designs for the community and advise a range of internal and external stakeholders. The role also requires intermediate to advanced AutoCAD skills.  

This is a Band 6 classified role. Remuneration will be at $95,488.69 - $104,288 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance ith the Superannuation Guarantee. 

We also support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met. 

What you will bring to this role  

The key selection criteria for this role are: 

• Ability to prepare high quality landscape design concepts, masterplans, landscape plans, cost estimates, working drawings, specifications and work plans which meet organisational objectives.

• Ability to manage and motivate both internal and external staff, volunteers and landscape contractors to achieve high standards of landscape works.

• Ability to effectively communicate with others with clarity and diplomacy.

• Demonstrated experience in project management delivering quality design outcomes.

• Ability to organise and deliver community consultation processes.

• Strong customer service focus and ability to deal with enquiries and complaints.

• Strong graphic skills and experience in Autocad and graphic software.

How to apply  

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:45pm Sunday 8 June 2025.
All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. 

For further information on this role please contact Winchelle Chuson, Coordinator Strategic Open Space Planning, at winchelle.chuson@knox.vic.gov.au or on 03 9298 8769. 

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.   

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date. 

Why work at Knox 

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy: 

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements 

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees 

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study 

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.  

Civic Centre Officer - Inherent Requirements Table

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. 

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse. 

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. 

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