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Great Australian Landscapes – NSW, Byron Bay

A great opportunity exists for a Landscape project administrator to join a small but fast growing Landscaping Design and Construction Business that specialise in Landscaping projects.

This role requires you working on multiple projects within the Landscaping industry.

You will be responsible for existing and new landscape projects as well as managing sub-contractor, materials and having practical general landscaping skills.

Required skills / experience:

• AQF Diploma in Horticulture

• AQF Diploma in Project Management

• min 2-3 years’ experience in the landscaping projects industry

Forward a detailed resume qualifications and references to:

Mandy McKinlay

ozscapes@optusnet.com.au

Urban Exotic is a national award winning landscape design practice. Established for 15 successful years. Designs have featured in numerous national and international publications and media. Business sale includes computers, design software and updated website.  $40K.

For further information call 0412 318 805

Urban Exotic also has for sale a primary and a secondary licence for Vectorworks Landmark 2012, and a primary and a secondary licence for Landmark+Renderworks 2012.

All licences are valid on Windows or Mac.

This would be a good opportunity to purchase Vectorworks, at a 30% discount off the new price. Vectorworks Landmark is the primary tool for landscape architects and designers. Renderworks produces 3D renderings of your designs.

More information can be found here:

http://www.vectorworks.net/landmark/index.php

http://www.vectorworks.net/renderworks/index.php

Please contact us on 4929 4795 for more information.

Are you passionate about the environment and landscape design?

Do you have exceptional attention to detail? Botanical Traditions is a Landscape architectural firm located in Mitcham offering a full time position. We have a small team of 4 landscape designers and architects. We undertake a range of different projects from residential, to council through to small commercial. Most of our work consists of playspaces and other small commercial projects with a construction budget of 100 – 750K.

A limited selection of our projects can be seen at www.botanicaltraditions.com.au or at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Botanical-Traditions-Pty-Ltd/304746682885504

Job Description

• Be responsible for the implementation of the Principal Landscape Architects design from the concept stage through to the documentation stage of projects ranging from 150K – 750K for the Construction budget by set deadlines.

• Be responsible for the development of creativity and artistic landscape designs and their documentation for projects with a construction budget of 50 – 150K from concept to documentations stages by set deadlines.

• Prepare and oversee the preparation of drawings for all types of Landscape design with consistent accuracy, neatness and high quality presentation from Concept to Construction Sets.

• Provide and oversee necessary technical detailing for construction details for all basic landscape elements

• Keep track of incoming and outgoing documents

Skills and Prerequisites

This position would suit a fully experienced landscape designer or a Graduate Landscape Architect with 1-2 year of professional experience.

• Degree in Landscaping Architecture or equivalent level qualification or industry experience in a related field such as landscape design, building or construction

• A high level of competency with computers and team leading.

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience or equivalent level of drafting skills in Vectorwork or able to demonstrate transferable skills. Fully competent in Word and Powerpoint.

• Experience in drafting detail drawings and documentation is an advantage.

• Wide knowledge on Australian Standards, graphic standards and council procedure.

• Ability to meet set deadlines.

• Experience in overseeing a team and working in a studio environment.

To Apply:

Please initially call and discuss the position with Ruth Czermak on 9012 5386. A CV, references and electronic pdf folio may also be requested prior to a face to face interview which may include a small practical component.

An office assistant is required with studies in Landscape Design or similar and experience in administration and/or customer service.

Growing Well eco gardens is offering a trial for a part time employment
role: work specialising in residential and commercial Design and Construction.

Please email David at growingwellecogardens@gmail.com

Impressions Landscape – Design is a boutique style design, construction and maintenance company based in the Sutherland Shire. We deliver high-end residential gardens that impress.

We are looking for a Landscape / Garden Maintenance Apprentice to join our team who would welcome the challenge of working as an integral part of our garden maintenance division.

We are looking for applicants with the following:

* Ideally 1st year apprentice in Horticulture (Parks & Gardens) however applicants with more experience will also be considered
* Preferably applicants located in or very close to the Sutherland Shire
* A genuine interest in horticulture and gardens
* Attention to detail qualities
* Excellent communication skills
* Aspirations for career progression

You must possess the following:

* Drivers License
* Own transport although work vehicles provided
* White Card preferred but not essential

If you are confident in your abilities and would welcome the challenge of being a part of our close knit company, we would love to hear from you.

Please email resumes to info@impressionslandscape.com.au