Graduate Landscape Architect

At Ian Barker Gardens, we create some of Melbourne’s most admired residential gardens. Our gardens are brought to life through thoughtful design, meticulous execution and care that lasts.

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Graduate Landscape Architect to join the Ian Barker Gardens Design team. Working within an established team, you’ll be responsible for creating landscape master plans for some of Melbourne’s most sought-after residential properties. 

About you:

This is a graduate position, so we are looking for someone who is willing and eager to learn and has the potential to grow and develop into a more senior landscape architect role. In addition, you’ll:

• Have impeccable attention to detail

• An eye for design with a balance of aesthetics and functionality

• Have excellent written and verbal communication - you’ll keep clients, contractors and your design team in the loop

• Own your work from site visit to final plan, meet your deadlines, and put your hand up early when something needs support rather than letting it slide

• Bring genuine enthusiasm for great design and thoughtful landscapes

• Represent Ian Barker Gardens with polish in every client interaction, holding yourself to a high standard of presentation, conduct and craftsmanship

• Back your teammates, pitch in where needed, and help create a studio culture where senior staff and fellow graduates alike can rely on you

Education and technical skills you’ll bring:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Landscape Architecture (or close to completion)

• Experience using and familiarity with AutoCAD is essential 

• Experience using SketchUp and rendering software

• Horticultural/ plant knowledge - not essential but a bonus and will be viewed favourably

• Sketching ability and experience - not essential but a bonus and will be viewed favourably

What you can expect your days to look like:

• Development and production of landscape concept and master plans

• Conducting site visits and producing accurate base plans

• Using AutoCAD to convert hand-drawn sketches into plans

• 3D modelling 

• Contributing to the development of design palettes (i.e. planting, pots and furniture and material palettes)

• Liaising with clients, colleagues, construction teams and external contractors 

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary - this is dependent on the applicant's qualifications and experience

• Work location – work from our newly renovated, light-filled Canterbury studio, which is conveniently located close to free all-day parking and Canterbury train station

• Flexible work hours - we understand the importance of maintaining a happy work/life balance, and you'll only work Monday – Friday. Flexible working hours and hybrid work arrangements are also available for discussion

• Genuine career development opportunities - at Ian Barker Gardens, we have a proven track record of internally promoting and helping past employees fulfil their future dreams, and we openly encourage career development

• Networking and personal development opportunities – we want to hear your career goals and interests, so we can help achieve this through our industry connections and further learning opportunities. We want to see you thrive, so if there's a particular area of work you want to learn more about, we're all ears!

• Work with a talented and supportive team - our team consists of skilled and passionate designers, architects and support staff who will work with you to develop your skills.

• If you are in your final year of study and will be graduating at the end of the year, we are open to the right candidate commencing in a part-time capacity and transitioning to a full-time role once your study is complete

How to apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, our design team is ready to hear from you! To apply, please click the APPLY button and submit your resume along with a detailed cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate.

We also request that you upload a portfolio showcasing your work (residential landscape settings are preferred, but other work will be accepted; max 5MB). If your portfolio exceeds the file upload limit, please include a link in your cover letter so we can access it (max 10MB).

Please note – we will not accept applications from recruiters or agencies. We will commence reviewing applications as the application deadline approaches, but may be in contact sooner.