Coordinator Landscape Architectural Services

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Design & Placemaking Services Branch delivers high-quality design and design management services that support Council’s capital works and major projects. The Branch plays a critical role in shaping parks, open spaces, urban precincts and natural environments that enhance liveability across the region. Working at the intersection of design, community, environment and infrastructure, the Branch champions design excellence, innovation and collaboration to support one of Australia’s most sustainable regions.

As Coordinator Landscape Architectural Services, you will provide strategic leadership, technical oversight and program coordination for landscape architecture services across Council’s capital works portfolio. The team is currently undergoing a review and this role will play key role in the co-design of the outcome. The Coordinator will be leading a talented team of designers, you will guide complex projects from concept through delivery, ensuring exceptional design outcomes that reflect Sunshine Coast values, character and sustainability objectives. This role offers the opportunity to influence place-making outcomes at a regional scale while mentoring people and shaping best-practice design culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality landscape architecture and urban design outcomes
• Provide strategic design direction aligned with Sunshine Coast Design principles
• Manage programs of work, priorities, budgets and delivery timeframes
• Maintain strong governance, business rules and compliance across projects
• Oversee fit-for-purpose design documentation and QA processes
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project interfaces across Council
• Champion innovation, emerging technologies and continuous improvement
• Lead community co-design with residents, Councillors and State agencies
• Mentor, supervise and develop team capability and performance
• Represent Council in regional and State design forums and partnerships

About you

To succeed in this role, you:

• Are a confident leader with a passion for shaping great places.
• Bring strong landscape architecture expertise across complex, multi-scale projects.
• Know how to balance creativity with governance, risk and delivery discipline.
• Are experienced in leading and motivating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Thrive in collaborative environments with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly, influence effectively and build trusted relationships.
• Apply strategic thinking to program planning, resourcing and prioritisation.
• Are highly skilled in urban and landscape design principles and best practice.
• Champion design excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Are committed to values-led leadership and creating positive team culture.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing these criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Victor Mantilla during business hours on 07 5420 8060.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.