Department of Education
Reference number
Occupation
Landscape Architect/Design
Work type
No info
Location
Sydney - Inner West
Salary
$129,464 - $142,665
Closing date
22 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Senior Urban Design Officer
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
* Temporary Full-Time up to 29 February 2028
* Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available
* Competitive salary of $129,464 - $142,665 pa plus superannuation and leave loading
About the role
Provide a design management service to SINSW that is efficient, cost effective, adds value to the development of sound infrastructure planning and meets organisational, legislative and educational requirements.
School Infrastructure (SI) is seeking a Senior Urban Design Officer to strengthen early-stage master planning and design advisory capability, across major school infrastructure projects. The role sits within the Design & Technical Standards team and provides specialist input at feasibility and concept stages to improve project definition, coordination, and design quality prior to procurement.
You will bring landscape and urban design expertise to enhance early-stage planning, reduce downstream delivery risk and cost escalation, and contribute to the ongoing development and application of the SI Pattern Book, particularly for master planning, site structure, and landscape frameworks.
Reporting to the Design Manager, this role suits an experienced built environment professional, passionate about solving complex design challenges and delivering high-quality learning environments.
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About you
* Experience contributing to urban and landscape design projects,
* Hands on involvement in early planning, layouts and design coordination,
* Ability to review drawings and reports for quality and compliance,
* Practical communicator working closely with project and consultant teams,
* Knowledge of the Education Facilities Standards and Guidelines (EFSG) at EFSG Home or experience designing NSW Government schools is advantageous but not essential.
* Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
* Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or a related discipline and/or relevant, equivalent experience,
* Proficiency in 3D modelling software Revit (essential); FORMA (desirable),
* Flexibility to travel to state-wide locations,
* A current and valid driver's licence,
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements,
* 35 hour working week,
* Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading,
* Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions,
* Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth.
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department's values and priorities.
Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education,
All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.
Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.
Closing date: 22 February 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Lesley Jacob at and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Nabeel Abd Almadi at
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.