Stantec Australia
Graduate Landscape Architect - Community Development (May 2026)
Sydney, Wollongong, Melbourne
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 81000 / Year
- Mental Health Program, Salary packaging, Employee Assistance Program, Rewards and Benefits Program
- 1 vacancy
- Apply by 13 Apr 2025
- Start date 31 May 2026
Stantec are seeking talented Graduates to join our Landscape Architect Graduate Program in our Community Development team in Wollongong.
What we provide
- Award winning 2-year graduate development program, where you will get exposed to unique and enriching mentoring and be provided with technical support and encouragement
- Access to a global developing professionals’ network that can provide opportunities to take your career offshore and participate in fun activities to build your network Developing Professionals Group (stantec.com)
- Exposure to industry leaders and a range of projects from land development, public infrastructure, residential and commercial developments, sporting and recreational facilities, green infrastructure and town / streetscape regeneration.
- Flexible work environments and employee benefits including Mental Health Program, Salary packaging, Employee Assistance Program, Rewards and Benefits Program
- Being a large multidisciplinary organisation, you will have a unique opportunity to work collaborative with colleagues from other disciplines
- Support towards becoming a Registered Landscape Architect, when eligible with AILA requirements.
With us, not only will you work as part of an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse team, but also be able to develop your skills and knowledge in designing the future of communities through landscape architecture and shape your own career along the journey.
What does a Landscape Architect in Community Development do?
We design urban parks and plazas, transportation corridors, healthcare facilities, waterfronts and mixed-use developments that enhance our communities. Our experienced team specializes in parks and open spaces, urban public spaces, multiuse pathways, roadway enhancements, healthcare, commercial and residential developments, habitat enhancements, watercourse restoration, urban forestry, and Low Impact Development. We connect the people, places, and resources that take a project from concept to reality, in built form.
- Conceptualize, design and document landscape architectural design packages, using a range of tools and programs
- Prepare supporting design documents, i.e. Design reports, Construction Specifications, Opinion of Probable Costs etc.
- Support the team and work collaboratively, with a positive attitude
- Participate in client meetings, site visits and presentations
- Other ad hoc duties as required.
About You
- Recent graduate or finishing an Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) recognised qualification in Landscape Architecture
- Solid skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite software (Photoshop and InDesign), and MS Office. Experience with 3D rendering software an asset but not essential
- Ability to work alone and coordinate within a team to achieve project deadlines
- Well-developed communication skills (verbal, written and graphic)
- Passion for learning and problem-solving
- Eligible to work in Australia
Why Stantec?
Stantec stands out as a global leader in engineering and environmental solutions, boasting a 32,000-strong team working in over 450 locations across 6 continents, renowned for innovative and sustainable projects. With a commitment to community-centric design, we foster a sense of belonging and make a positive impact locally and globally.
How to Apply:
Please submit CV, cover letter, portfolio, academic transcript and ensure you fill in the application form when applying!
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Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Property & Built Environment +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Work on di_erent projects and sometimes go on site visits
Designing and drafting using software as per the standard and specification for the subdivision projects. This includes earthworks, road works, stormwater drainage, sewer and water.
Data management, field work, report writing
About the employer
Stantec Australia
4.2
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Engineering Consulting
Calling all dreamers, doers, and game-changers. Your long-term career with one of the top ten design firms in the world starts here.
Pros and cons of working at Stantec Australia
Pros
The best things about working at my company are the culture and the level of support that I receive from colleagues, and the Graduate program that Stantec offers.
Working at Stantec provides me with various opportunities to learn and grow with multidisciplinary teams.
The culture in the office is inclusive and diverse. There are many cultural events held in the office, building a great base for staff to have fun and be social.
Good team; I like the work that I do, and I have reasonable working hours as a grad, absorbing a lot of experience and knowledge early in my career.
It is not just about finishing the workload at the end of the day but also focusing on other development such as leadership and public speaking by joining DPG and Toastmasters.
Cons
The situation of my team overall is not good, and they have limited work to provide to graduates.
WFH culture has gotten more inflexible. And the associated annoyance of working in consultancy is filling out timesheets
Lack of recognition for work that I do and being overlooked for opportunities that other grads get.
I would like to work on different disciplines. For example, someone from the transport team working with the traffic or Geotech people to do some of their day-to-day work.
The salary for this position is ok but not ideal, especially if you are living in a big city like Sydney.