Landscape Architect
(Fixed-Term Position until December 2022)

Reference Number: 12996
Salary Range: $58,536.24 - $89,672.50 pro-rata per annum
Location: Martyn St Depot
Closing: Monday 21st October 2019

We offer the following benefits: 

• 9 Day Fortnight
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development 

Primary objectives of the position:

• Contribute technical knowledge and innovative solutions for documenting hard and soft landscape design relating to capital infrastructure projects for Council.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated practical landscape design skills in hard and soft landscape infrastructure for tropical and sub‑tropical environments.
• Competency with landscape design software packages particularly AutoCAD and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of estimating processes and specifications applied to landscape and associated civil infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative and work to deadlines in a multi-project environment with limited supervision.

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria you must go to our website: https://cairnsqld.mercury.com.au

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the your response to the selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa