Senior Officer Landscape Design

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

You're a forward thinker who sees potential where others don't. You'll have the chance to shape and transform urban spaces, contribute to sustainable development and create vibrant, liveable communities for future generations to enjoy.

In this role, you'll:

Support the delivery of high quality landscape design and implementation as part of an integrated urban design approach. You will assist senior landscape and urban design staff by reviewing landscape documentation and reports, contributing to landscape design and technical standards and supporting landscape outcomes across assigned projects.

The role involves undertaking site inspections including occasional travel to regional NSW, collecting and analysing information on landscape implementation and maintenance, preparing reports and escalating issues as required. You will also help develop schedules  and management plans, support training and knowledge sharing activities, and must complete all work in line with safety, environmental and organisational requirements while maintaining accurate records to support continuous improvement.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You are a landscape practitioner with experience working in a design focused environment, supporting the implementation of landscape works through applied policy and practice. You bring a solid understanding of landscape materials and products, landscape design principles and methodologies relevant to transport infrastructure and related areas and how these are applied across project delivery and implementation. With strong analytical and problem solving skills, you approach tasks with initiative and flexibility, adapt well to changing priorities, and work effectively as part of a collaborative team in the Urban Design branch.

You hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Landscape Management or an equivalent discipline and are committed to contributing to high quality, consistent landscape outcomes. This is a temporary fixed term hire role until 30th June 2028 and will be based in Sydney CBD (Elizabeth St). The salary for this position is a Transport Grade 7  ($124,810 - $139,787) per annum plus superannuation.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

 

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy  

Apply today 

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 22 July 2026

For more information about this role, please contact MARCIA.PINTO2@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW 

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