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Mid / Senior Landscape Architect
Melbourne
Summary
* Award-winning studio
* Global design practice
* Full-time, Permanent
About DKO
We are a celebrated, multidisciplinary design practice with a team of over 300+ professionals across seven studios in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Our portfolio includes diverse projects such as bespoke residences, luxury hotels, innovative hospitality and workplace interiors, urban design, large-scale master planning, and landscape architecture. At DKO, our workplace culture is shaped by our core values, fostering a safe, inclusive, and diverse environment where our people can excel.
The Role
As our practice continues to evolve, we are growing our landscape architecture team and are seeking a Mid or Senior Landscape Architect to join us. This role is ideal for someone who is self-motivated, enjoys contributing thoughtfully within a team, takes pride in doing work well and is committed to shared outcomes rather than individual spotlight. You will work closely within the landscape architecture team, as well as collaborate with the architecture and interiors teams to deliver integrated design outcomes from concept through to documentation and delivery. The role offers meaningful responsibility, exposure to complex projects and the opportunity to help shape the growing landscape discipline within the studio. This position suits someone who is confident in their field, dependable in delivery and enjoys supporting both project momentum and team culture.
Skills & Experience
* Degree in Landscape Architecture
* Approximately 5–10 years post-graduate experience
* Strong design sensibility with a clear eye for detail and spatial quality
* Confident graphic, written and verbal communication skills
* Experience delivering projects from concept design through design development and documentation
* Demonstrated experience and interest in documentation and detailed design
* Ability to positively manage multiple projects and deadlines
* Strong understanding of industry standards, approval processes and planning controls
* Awareness of contemporary landscape architecture practice and emerging best-practice approaches
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (essential)
* Experience in Archicad preferred; additional 3D software beneficial
What We Offer
* A role within an award-winning, multi-disciplinary studio with a strong focus on integrated, people-centred design
* A friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment
* Opportunity to be a key contributor to the growth of DKO's Landscape Architecture team
* Exposure to a diverse portfolio of national and international projects
* Clear opportunities for professional development and progression
* Support for professional memberships
* Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
* Regular studio social events
* Generous parental leave policy
Remuneration
Salary will be commensurate with experience and capability
How to Apply
Please send through a letter of application and a current resume to Please include Landscape Architect – MEL in the subject line.
We will ensure all applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.