Due to strategic growth, AECOM are seeking an Associate-Director level Landscape Architect to join our team, based out of our Brisbane office. This senior, client-facing role combines design leadership, project delivery, and business development. You will lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects and shape the vision of landscape architecture within AECOM. You will mentor and support the growth of our talented team while engaging directly with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative and sustainable design outcomes.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Provide design leadership on project visioning, ensuring design excellence and quality across all phases of complex projects.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, coordinating and mentoring landscape architects and other design professionals across a variety of projects.
• Actively engage with clients and external stakeholders, building strong relationships and representing AECOM on high-profile projects and tenders.
• Participate in and lead work-winning activities, including bidding pursuits for complex projects and attending industry networking events.
• Support overall project delivery from concept to completion, overseeing budgets, schedules, and quality control.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture (or similar with relevant experience) with (ideally) more than 15 years of experience in Landscape Architecture.
• Demonstrated design leadership and experience in delivering innovative, high-quality landscape architecture projects across a variety of market sectors
• Proven experience in client engagement and stakeholder management on complex projects demonstrating strong project management skills, budget management and overall exceptional project delivery.
• Experience in mentoring and developing staff, with exposure to people management and team leadership (desirable).
• Technical proficiency with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator); experience with 3D modelling tools such as SketchUp and Lumion is a plus (not essential), along with strong skills in Microsoft Office; Revit experience is desirable.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.