Location: Fremantle

Position: Permanent full-time

The Opportunity

Located in the heart of Walyalup (Fremantle), Ecoscape offers a friendly and collaborative workplace with the opportunity to lead a diverse range of landscape architecture projects across Western Australia.

We are seeking a Principal or experienced Senior Landscape Architect with 8+ years’ professional experience to join our team. As part of Ecoscape’s management team, you will work closely with the Directors to help guide the Landscape Architecture team, lead projects and client relationships, and provide mentorship and support to junior team members.

The successful candidate will be personable, self-motivated and adaptable, with strong design and project leadership skills and a genuine drive for creativity and high-quality landscape outcomes.

Benefits and details

• A senior role with genuine opportunities to influence projects and the direction of our Landscape Architecture team
• A diverse portfolio of projects throughout Western Australia
• Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Flexible working hours and additional leave benefits
• Superannuation co-contribution options for eligible employees
• Support for professional development and AILA membership
• A friendly, collaborative studio environment in the heart of Walyalup
• Easy access to Fremantle train and bus services, plus secure bike storage
• Employee Assistance Program.

Selection criteria

The role is permanent full-time position. The successful candidate will address the criteria listed below:

Essential criteria

• Accredited tertiary degree in Landscape Architecture or related field (e.g. Architecture or Urban Design).
• Minimum 8+ years’ relevant professional experience, including demonstrated experience in a senior or leadership role.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a design team, including mentoring and development of junior staff.
• Strong design capability and ability to provide design leadership across a diverse range of landscape architecture projects.
• Strong visual communication and graphic presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confident client and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Strong project management, programming, resourcing and time management skills.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness, including preparation of fee proposals, project budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, scope management and variations.
• Extensive experience across all phases of landscape architecture, from site analysis and concept design through design development, documentation, tendering and contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Strong knowledge of landscape construction, documentation, specifications and relevant Australian Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in the review and quality assurance of design and documentation prepared by others.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD.
• Current Western Australian Driver’s Licence.

Preferred Criteria

• Registered Landscape Architect (AILA).
• Experience leading and delivering complex public realm, recreation, urban design and/or environmental landscape projects.
• Experience working with local and State government clients.
• Experience in community and stakeholder consultation and facilitation.
• Revit/BIM experience.
• 3D visualisation capability.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining Ecoscape, please send your CV and cover letter, addressed to Patrick Jordan, to mail@ecoscape.com.au, quoting the position title in the subject line.

Please address the Selection Criteria within your cover letter and CV, and include your salary expectations and required notice period. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Applicants must have Australian citizenship, permanent residency or appropriate working rights in Australia.

No recruitment agencies, please.