Landscape VIAs and Landscape Planning
Salary: $135,000 - $145,000
Are you a seasoned professional in Landscape Architecture with a passion for Landscape Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs) and Landscape Planning? Are you looking for a leadership position in a reputable firm?
We are actively seeking a dynamic individual to join a leading National multidisciplinary planning and design consultancy as a Principal Landscape Architect specializing in these critical areas. This is a leadership role where you will lead a team of 4 professionals in Melbourne whilst also supporting teams across NSW and QLD.
Projects that you will have exposure to will be large-scale transport infrastructure, renewables, recreation, open space, tourism, urban development, and extractive industries.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Prepare detailed LVIA technical studies and outputs for Development Applications and Environmental Effects Statements, collaborating with team members.
- Conduct site visits, fieldwork, and photography to inform comprehensive LVIA assessments.
- Provide Landscape Planning and advice for various landscape architecture, planning, and urban design projects.
- Lead the team developing Landscape Plans, graphics/mapping, and 3D modeling photomontages and renders.
- Engage in Business Development and Client Liaison, preparing proposals and briefs.
- Manage consultation and stakeholder relationships effectively.
- Actively contribute to their culture and leadership.
- Degree or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Planning, or a related field.
- Established experience in fulfilling similar functions or in a comparable role or consultancy.
- Demonstrated ability to manage internal and external teams.
- Strong knowledge of technical processes associated with LVIA studies.
- Proficiency in a broad range of supporting landscape software.
- Proven record as an LVIA Expert Witness at VCAT (advantageous but not mandatory).
- Excellent presentation and report writing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Confident and creative approach to problem-solving.
- Collaborative and flexible mindset with an ambition to excel and develop LVIA and landscape planning capacity within the company.
- Driver's license (essential due to potential interstate travel).