Generous Salary Bonus Working from home Flexible hours Key leadership position with further development opportunities Design Manager - Landscape Architecture Commercial & Residential | Senior Leadership Role The Role An established, design-led landscape practice is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect / Design Manager to provide leadership across its commercial and residential design functions. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this senior role blends strategic oversight with hands-on design involvement, taking responsibility for the day-to-day performance, resourcing, and delivery of both teams. You will lead and mentor designers, manage workloads, budgets, and quality standards, and remain engaged at key stages of design to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, on time, and in line with the business’s growth objectives. Salary & Benefits Generous salary plus bonus structure on offer On-site car parking & access to company cars Flexible working hours and work-from-home options Rostered days off (RDOs) / additional work–life balance days Paid birthday leave Salary sacrificing opportunities Corporate discounts Ongoing training and professional development Complimentary financial advice Health, skin, and wellbeing checks Key Responsibilities Lead and manage both commercial and residential landscape design teams Oversee scheduling, job delegation, workflows, and resource planning Maintain high design and documentation standards across all projects Provide mentorship, upskilling, and performance management within the team Manage design budgets, reporting, and financial performance Engage with internal stakeholders and support business development activity Contribute to design work where required, particularly on complex or high-value projects Projects range in value from small-scale works to landmark developments exceeding $10m. About You Degree-qualified in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline Strong background in commercial landscape projects (residential experience also valued) Proven experience in a design leadership, principal, or management role Confident managing different team dynamics and personalities Technically proficient with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite Empathetic, approachable leader with strong communication skills Commercially aware, organised, and comfortable managing budgets Culture & Working Style This business offers a supportive, flexible environment where leadership trusts professionals to manage their time and output. The role balances focused commercial delivery with a lively, collaborative residential team, making cultural adaptability important. Apply? This is a rare opportunity to step into a true leadership role within a respected landscape practice, shaping both people and projects while enjoying genuine flexibility and long-term career progression. Submit your application through the Apply button or contact Jake Williamson on 0400 352 498 .
