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Associate Landscape Architect
Arcadia Landscape Architecture is an award‑winning design and purpose‑driven landscape architecture and urban design practice located in Australia and New Zealand. With studios in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Auckland and Gold Coast, we are dedicated to shaping a future where our landscapes tell stories of innovation, sustainability, and cultural connection.
About The Opportunity
As an Associate Landscape Architect you will help steer the design direction of major Sydney projects while mentoring the next generation of landscape architects. You will be a senior leader responsible for ensuring project efficiency, driving design excellence, and strengthening the firm’s market profile. You will guide teams in Newcastle’s growing cultural, residential and public‑realm footprint, shaping major projects while enjoying the balance of a coastal regional hub.
A glimpse into your day
- Manage a variety of projects across scales, ensuring they are completed strictly to budget and schedule.
- Lead and manage the design development process to maintain consistent design excellence across the studio.
- Oversee the production of high‑quality deliverables, including site inspections, cost planning and technical documentation.
- Drive business development by sourcing new work and drafting professional submissions for principal authorisation.
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with new and existing clients to drive successful project outcomes.
- Provide people management by training, mentoring and assessing team development.
- Handle essential project administration, including daily timesheets, invoicing support and task delegation.
The expertise you’ll bring
- A Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or an equivalent skill set, such as Architecture with horticulture or ecology training.
- Extensive professional experience in landscape architecture with a proven track record in staff and project management.
- Expert‑level technical skills regarding modern design and construction techniques and industry programs.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and grow a diverse team of professionals.
- Strong time‑management and organisational skills to keep projects aligned with scope and deadlines.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the professional maturity to advocate for the firm.
- A proactive approach to commercial outcomes, resourcing and continuous improvement of studio systems.
Our team member benefits include
- Daily lunch and snacks
- Fully paid annual industry membership
- Employer assistance provider‑wellness programme for you and your immediate family
- Annual skin checks
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Professional development and lifelong learning
- Studio events and networking opportunities
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Bi‑annual events – ski trip in August and end‑of‑year conference – for more information: careers/
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging & Reconciliation
Arcadia Landscape Architecture is dedicated to building a business that is inclusive by design. We actively seek perspectives from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We value the strength that diversity brings to our work and culture, and we are committed to supporting you during the recruitment process to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.
A note on work rights
To be considered for this opportunity you must hold the legal right to live and work in Australia.
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