Job Overview & Organization Mission

Design transformative civic spaces, waterfront promenades, and sustainable urban parks across Melbourne.

HASSELL’s Melbourne studio has an opening for a creative and technically rigorous Senior Landscape Architect. You will lead public realm design packages for major urban infrastructure, botanical parklands, and university campuses, focusing on climate resilience, First Nations co-design, and biodiversity.

As a key member of the team at HASSELL in Melbourne, VIC, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Lead concept: Lead concept generation, masterplanning, and documentation for complex public realm landscapes.
• Prepare detailed: Prepare detailed technical construction packages, grading plans, planting palettes, and bespoke urban furniture details.
• Collaborate with: Collaborate with municipal councils, traditional owners, and environmental ecologists.
• Oversee on-site: Oversee on-site landscape construction, softworks installation, and defect inspections.
• Mentor junior: Mentor junior landscape designers in Revit, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at HASSELL, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor or Master of Landscape Architecture & Registered AILA Member.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 3-5 Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Degree or Master of Landscape Architecture.
• 5+ years professional experience with a recognized landscape architecture practice in Australia.
• Registered Landscape Architect with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA).
• Advanced software skills in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, and Vectorworks.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At HASSELL, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$110,000 – AU$138,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Competitive salary $110,000 – $138,000 + 11.5% super.
• Vibrant design studio environment in central Melbourne.
• International design project collaborations across Europe, Asia, and North America.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: HASSELL

Hassell is a leading international design practice combining architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and urban design.

HASSELL is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official HASSELL careers gateway.