Senior Associate - Landscape Architecture

With eight design studios spread around the world, chances are you’ve seen our work before.

We work across architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and urban design - a rich multi-disciplinary mix of skills and perspectives that unlocks the economic, social and cultural value of projects.

We combine our creative design expertise with capabilities in strategy, research, technology and experience design, and we regularly collaborate with experts and partners from further afield.

Through our work, we're trying to build a more inclusive, sustainable future for communities - and create a more socially and ecologically resilient world.

About the role

As a Senior Associate, you’ll be a key leader in our Brisbane studio shaping both projects and our people, particularly within our landscape discipline. You’ll play a hands-on role in:

• Leading a number of significant large scale high value projects in Urban Design, Health, Urban Transport and Education & Science & Health, guiding them from strategy through to delivery
• Creating design clarity across complex briefs and collaborating with clients to drive high-impact outcomes
• Building and nurturing client relationships, developing new business opportunities, and helping win work
• Mentoring and developing talent within the studio; coaching others, sharing knowledge, and helping grow future leaders
• Contributing to the commercial performance of our projects and studio, ensuring design and business goals are aligned
• Role-modelling design leadership, championing sustainable, inclusive and innovative design approaches

About you

We’d expect you would bring to this role;

• A minimum of 10 years’ post-graduation experience with a focus on Landscape Architecture and Urban Design in the Public Realm, Health, Urban Transport and Education & Science sectors.
• A consultative approach to managing clients on design and technical aspects of a project 
• An ability to manage multiple teams and inspire design excellence across all projects 
• Proven experience across all phases of projects, from concept to delivery  
• Commercial awareness in the management of finances, resources, and personnel at a senior level 
• Experience in leading and mentoring our emerging designers in design, industry and technical issues 
• Relevant degree in Landscape Architecture
• Right to work in Australia

Why Hassell?

Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits to support their development and well-being:

• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers. 
• A progressive flexible work policy that allows hybrid work, location flexibility and work pattern flexibility
• Inter-studio transfer opportunities 
• Wellbeing benefits 
• Development and training opportunities, including access to online training programs and our People Coach program. 
• Study assistance.

Hassell is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation and cultural safety by fostering inclusive environments that value the cultural identities, perspectives, and practices of all individuals. We prioritise ensuring that everyone feels safe, included, and respected.

Our local studios serve as primary hubs for in-person connection and collaboration, and we offer flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Hassell encourages sustainable work hours and actively supports the holistic health and well-being of our people.

Apply Now!

We're a fast-paced and proactive practice, so we don't wait until applications close to review them.

In order for your application to be considered please submit your CV.

Please note that we do not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.

Our Brisbane studio is located on Yugerra and Turrbal Country. We acknowledge and respect the Jagera and Turrbal peoples as the original Custodians of the land upon which we work. We honour their Elders past and present whose knowledge and wisdom has, and will, ensure the continuation of cultures and traditional practices.