Landscape Architect

Position Type
Temporary full time up to 12 months

Salary
$97,076 to $108,637 per annum (based on 70 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation, and a 9 day fortnight. Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience.

About us
At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Check out our employee value proposition and what it is like to work at Hornsby Shire Council.

About the role
In your role, you will assist in the delivery of quality landscape projects undertaken by Council’s Parks Branch for public open space, with the main focus being the design and construction of local play spaces. The position looks to provide support and assistance to the landscape team for all aspects of delivering local parks and playgrounds to the local community ensuring excellent skills in the documentation of such work.

Position requirements
You will have tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture and are eligible to become a Registered Landscape Architect, as determined by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA).

About you
You will have demonstrated experience in designing and documenting all stages of public landscape projects including parks and playgrounds.  Excellent CAD drafting and computer graphic skills, along with customer service and a willingness to collaborate will be required in this role.

Benefits of working with us

We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:

• Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
• Generous leave provisions, including:
  • Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
  • Parental Leave - up to 28 weeks council paid parental leave
  • My Leave – 5 days per annum, prorata for part time
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee recognition scheme
• Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
• Social Club
• Long Service Awards

For more information
For further information and to apply, please visit our website

Applications close 28 August 2026 at 11.30pm.