Team Leader - 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 and Placemaking Services Branch plays a vital role in delivering design and design management services that support Council's capital works programs and major projects. The team is responsible for creating fit-for-purpose, high-quality public spaces and assets that enhance liveability, sustainability and community wellbeing across the Sunshine Coast. Working within a region recognised globally as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the Branch helps shape places that balance environmental stewardship, community needs and future growth.

As Team Leader, you will provide leadership, technical expertise and quality oversight for Council's Landscape Architectural Services team. You will lead the delivery of landscape architecture, urban design and placemaking projects, while mentoring a skilled team of professionals and providing specialist advice across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the design of public spaces, contribute to major infrastructure projects and help deliver Council's vision of creating a connected, liveable and thriving region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing Landscape Architectural Services team.
• Manage the planning, design, coordination and delivery of landscape architecture and placemaking projects.
• Provide specialist advice and innovative design solutions across Council programs and projects.
• Oversee resource planning, quality assurance and project delivery to support capital works outcomes.

About you

• You are an experienced design professional with tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Architecture or a related discipline, supported by extensive experience delivering medium to large-scale projects.
• You are a confident leader who enjoys mentoring others, building capability and fostering a collaborative team environment where people can perform at their best.
• You bring strong technical expertise, a commitment to quality and a deep understanding of contemporary design standards, processes and best-practice landscape architecture principles.
• You are an excellent communicator who can build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders, provide strategic advice and successfully deliver projects within a structured project management environment.

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 several 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 including a 9-day fortnight 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 Cameron Dann during business hours on 0400 516 094.

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.