About this role
Who we are:
Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities.
Our mission is about helping people create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities.
We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects.
Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.
We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be.
You will have the benefits of salary continuance insurance, generous parental leave policy for both primary & secondary carers, work life balance, health & wellbeing programs and much more.
Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
Urbis shaping Futures your way!
The Opportunity:
Urbis has an exciting opportunity for a passionate Landscape Architect Consultant to join our Design team in Sydney.
We're seeking someone passionate about shaping cities and places, with a strong interest in landscape, urban design, and placemaking.
You'll bring great 3D design skills, including proficiency in Revit and other 3D software.
You'll be part of a friendly, collaborative studio that values creativity, fresh thinking, and design excellence.
If you're ready to grow your skills and contribute to world-class design outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
You will:
- Participate in creative landscape and public realm design; and deliver input into multiple projects from concept stage through to design development, production, and documentation.
- Work across a wide range of project types from inner city urban regeneration, open space parklands, residential, educational, waterfronts, retail mixed use developments, transport and infrastructure and town centres master plans.
- Prioritise multiple projects and deadlines and manage project involvement under the guidance of the Directors, Associate Directors, and Project Managers.
- Bring an understanding of design principles and methods and the ability to apply them in the urban environment.
- Problem solve and develop objective and informed insights to aid the design process.
- Utilise excellent verbal and written communication skills in preparing visual aids/drawings, report preparation, preparation of meeting notes, correspondence etc.
- Visually and creatively communicate key design ideas and outcomes in clear and succinct way across a range of methods and platforms including a mix of advanced skills in freehand drawing, the Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and Revit.
- Work alongside other professionals on a range of multi-disciplinary projects, in relation to client briefs, deadlines and budgets towards a suitable commercial outcome
About You:
- Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture at a graduate or post graduate level
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience, ideally gained in a private practice or with local council or government.
- Communicates graphically at a proficient level using both digital and hand drawn formats to convey design ideas, concepts and documentation
- Brings an understanding of design principles and methods and the ability to apply them in the urban environment.
- Is a competent and efficient AutoCAD user and is a competent and productive user of relevant components of the Adobe Suite, AutoCAD.
- Experience using Revit, SketchUp, Rhino and other 3D modelling software desirable.
- Engages in cross-team communication and solution development to help inform outcomes and project delivery.
Why Urbis?
Urbis is committed to fostering a work setting that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
The WGEA citation is designed to formally encourage, recognise and promote active commitment to achieving gender equality in Australian workplaces.
This citation is the gold standard certification for employers who are committed to making positive, measurable improvements towards gender equality and only held by 129 organisations nationally.
How to Apply?
Are you ready to start your journey with some of the brightest minds in the industry and you are passionate about making a difference to our clients, community, and team?
Click on “Apply for this job.” Or email us at careers@urbis.com.au if you have any questions.
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Architects, Surveyors, And Cartographers
📌 Landscape Architect
🏢 Urbis
📍 Australia