Senior Associate Landscape Architect

Architectus Landscape

Architectus Landscape is one of Australia’s newest landscape design studios, combining extensive local and international expertise with a passionate team of designers to create meaningful, lasting impact for people, communities, cities, and the environment.

We understand that each project sits within Country and has a distinct context; each project serves particular stakeholders; and each project is guided by a specific brief. Architectus Landscape generates a unique proposition for each site - derived from a Sense of Place - that permeates across scales and infuses every detail of our work.

With current projects in WA and established studios in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, we are a national team partnering across the Architectus network and with external collaborators to shape projects from the outset.

Lead and Deliver a Major Project in Perth

Landscape Architecture is a growing priority for the business, with new and expanding studios across the country, including Perth, to support a strong and expanding pipeline of high-profile projects. This is a rare opportunity to step into a career-defining role, leading a major new project in Perth while building and shaping a team from the ground up.

Backed by a well-established national practice, you’ll benefit from the stability, resources, and reach of a larger firm, combined with the visibility and influence of a growing studio. It’s a chance to take ownership, make a genuine impact, and help shape the future direction of Landscape Architecture in our Perth Studio.

About The Role

This is a career-defining leadership opportunity to spearhead a major new landscape project in Perth and build a team from the ground up.

As a Senior Associate Landscape Associate, you will lead the delivery of high-profile projects across public domain, education, health, and urban precincts. You’ll take ownership from concept through to completion, driving design quality, client outcomes, and commercial success.

Working Closely With Design Leaders And Project Directors, You’ll Guide Projects Through Early Design To Delivery, While Shaping The Future Of The Perth Studio Through Team Leadership, Mentoring, And Growth. In Addition, You Will

• Lead projects end-to-end, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery across a range of landscape projects
• Drive design outcomes and provide technical leadership across public realm, open space, and urban precinct work
• Partner with senior leaders on project strategy, briefing, and concept development, while proactively managing risks and challenges
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, while identifying opportunities and contributing to bids and business growth
• Recruit, build, and lead a high-performing team, mentoring individuals and supporting performance and career development
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated outcomes and contribute to studio culture and continuous improvement

About You

We are looking for a confident, collaborative, and highly capable Senior Landscape Associate who combines strong design leadership with advanced technical expertise and a strategic mindset.

You Will Bring

• Degree in Landscape Architecture (or similar) with solid industry experience and a proven track record delivering projects from concept to completion
• Strong design capability supported by technical knowledge, documentation skills, and understanding of Australian standards and construction practices
• Confident communicator with the ability to build trusted client relationships and manage a range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, coordinating teams, and managing scope, timelines, and budgets
• A collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring others, is proficient in key design tools (Revit, Adobe, MS Office), and brings a proactive, growth-focused mindset

About Architectus

We design to make a positive and lasting impact on people, cities, and communities. We’re a multi-disciplinary practice with national reach and deep expertise, enabling us to achieve design excellence at scale.

Our 800+ architects, interior designers, landscape architects, urban planners, urban designers, digital experts, and wayfinding specialists collaborate across 13 studios in Australia and New Zealand, working on projects of every type and size. This makes us the largest, most versatile design practice in our region. Through a thoughtful, integrated approach to design, we form genuine partnerships with our clients and collaborators to create meaningful and resilient places that endure.

Employee Benefits

With a focus on corporate social responsibility and environmental initiatives, you’ll appreciate our welcoming, community-driven atmosphere. Here is some of what we offer our team:

• Flexible work options, including hybrid work environment and recuperation time.
• Generous paid parental leave: 16 weeks for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers.
• Income protection insurance to cover part of your wage if you are unable to work.
• Access to confidential counselling, wellbeing, legal, and financial advice.
• Culture of collaboration and support, where we celebrate our wins and recognise excellence.

To Apply

Architectus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote an inclusive workplace culture and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. This role requires a valid Australian or New Zealand work visa. All applicants will be notified of the outcome as soon as the recruitment process is complete.

To become part of the Architectus Landscape team, please submit your cover letter, resume, and portfolio via the 'Apply' button.