Why Us
Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We’re responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful – now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that’s making a tangible difference.
Liverpool, New South Wales
Full‑time
Salary: $102,853.88 – $112,701.67
Job Details
1x Temporary Full Time (3‑year contract) 35 hours – 5 days per week. Salary: $102,853.88 – $112,701.67 plus vehicle allowance or leaseback vehicle plus 12% super. Location: Liverpool.
About The Role
Liverpool City Council is seeking a highly motivated and talented candidate to fill the Senior Urban Designer (Growth Areas) position. The position is situated within Council’s City Design and Public Domain team, which comprises specialists in Urban Design, Architecture and Landscape Architecture, collectively working to achieve design excellence outcomes across the Liverpool LGA. The successful applicant will be a suitably qualified, skilled and experienced Architect, Landscape Architect or Urban Designer, with a key interest in shaping design outcomes that are people‑focused and aim to achieve the best possible solution.
Role
- Preparing strategic design documents (e.g. policies, plans, strategies, studies, guidelines and manuals);
- Completing referrals for Development Applications;
- Providing specialist advice and input into planning and infrastructure projects that are being completed by other teams within Council, the NSW Government and/or other organisations;
- Preparing concept plans, project briefs and other project‑management documents, to guide the execution of infrastructure projects by other teams in Council;
- Preparing grant funding applications for infrastructure projects that will be executed by other teams in Council.
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture, Architecture or Urban Design, or an associated discipline;
- Experience working on design projects;
- A high level of written, verbal and graphic communication skills, including proficiency in the use of AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud software packages (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator);
- Self‑motivated, practical, outcome‑focused, with the ability to work autonomously, manage a complex and dynamic workload and achieve results;
- Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Benefits Of Working With Us
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available;
- Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year);
- Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year;
- Access to a Fitness Passport membership;
- Gaining experience working across established and new release areas, in one of the largest, most diverse and fastest‑growing LGA’s in metropolitan Sydney;
- Working as part of a passionate, energetic and supportive team;
- Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education;
- Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with free or subsidised parking available nearby.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit examples of their work, with their application, that demonstrate your relevant design and graphic communication skills and experience. Please note your involvement in the example projects that are included. Attach the examples to your resume or cover letter, which is uploaded as part of your application.
Salary (within the above‑mentioned range) will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience and competencies of the successful applicant.
All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre‑employment medical check.
To be eligible to apply for this temporary position at Liverpool City Council, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First Nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and those from culturally diverse communities, to join Council. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.
At Liverpool City Council, we know that our people are our most valuable investment. They are the creative drive behind Council’s major projects and programmes of work, and their skills and knowledge contribute to Council’s short and long‑term objectives. Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
CLOSING: 29/1/2026
Be part of creating the future. For further information about the position please contact Ariz Ashraf, Coordinator City Design and Public Domain, via phone on (02) 8711 7894.
