Senior Landscape Architect at Hassell in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

public realm

precinct design

campus planning

mixed-use

infrastructure

landscape design

You will contribute to shaping public realm, precincts, campus, mixed-use and infrastructure projects, working closely with project leaders to bring clarity, design rigour and a strong landscape perspective to each stage.

Requirements

revit

aila

conceptual design

client communication

teamwork

multi‑disciplinary

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Landscape Architect to join our Sydney studio — someone who brings strong conceptual design skills, confidence working with clients, and the ability to contribute to projects across a wide range of scales and typologies in NSW.

You’ll be part of a global design practice, collaborating with architects, interior designers, urban designers and specialists across our studios. This role suits a senior landscape architect who enjoys both the creative front-end thinking and the detailed coordination required to deliver high-quality outcomes.

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.

Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, including architects, interiors, and urban design.
AILA registration (or working towards it) preferred.
Proficiency in Revit and a solid understanding of how landscape design integrates with broader project coordination.
Several years proven experience as a Senior Landscape Architect working on a variety of project typologies– from early concept through to delivery.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, design-led environment within a global practice.
Confident working directly with clients and stakeholders — able to build trust, communicate clearly and guide conversations.
Demonstrate strong teamwork, initiative, adaptability, and a passion for design excellence
Ability to manage your time across multiple projects and contribute to competitions, bids, and presentations when needed.
Strong conceptual design skills with the ability to translate ideas into clear, compelling design outcomes.

Benefits

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.

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1938

Year Established

The firm was established in Adelaide by three founding partners in 1938.

Closure in 2019

Year of Adelaide Office Shutdown

The original Adelaide office closed its doors in 2019, though the firm remains active in the city through consultative presence.

Now operating studios across Australia, Asia, the UK and the US, it has grown into a truly international multidisciplinary studio.
Renowned for landmark projects like Adelaide Festival Centre and Sydney Olympic Park railway station, the firm balances bold public architecture with human-scale design.
Typical work spans from boutique retail interiors to large-scale urban planning and transport infrastructure.
Their sector reach includes aviation, commercial workplaces, health, hospitality, rail, residential, retail, roads, sport & entertainment, and vibrant public realms.
The firm benchmarks success by how people use and love the spaces—prioritizing creative, integrated design across architecture, landscape and urbanism.
It maintains a privately held, certified B Corp structure, demonstrating commitment to design excellence over rapid commercialization.

Culture + Values

We believe accountability is vital in delivering authentically on our purpose—to create a better future by designing the world’s best places, places people love.
Embedded sustainability and regenerative design in everything we do.
Active pursuit of positive change—these commitments don’t just set a benchmark—they push us to keep raising the bar, to continuously evolve, and to stay accountable.
Collaborative decision‑making: considering projects as part of wider social, natural and economic systems to build inclusive, resilient and regenerative futures.
Certified B Corp—meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

Environment + Sustainability

100% Renewable

100% Renewable Electricity

All studios powered by renewable energy sources.

2023 Net Zero

Net Zero Carbon Since 2023

Studio operations have achieved net zero carbon emissions.

2024 B Corp

B Corp Certified

Certified as a B Corp, meeting high social and environmental standards.

12 Principles

Sustainability Framework

A comprehensive framework with 12 principles across multiple focus areas.

All building projects to be net zero carbon by 2030 through reduction of operational and embodied carbon.
Measuring and reporting on social value generation by 2023.
Zero-waste and circular design initiatives including 3D-printed recycled-plastic pavilions and modular, disassemblable buildings.

Inclusion & Diversity

Global B Corp commitment includes tackling gender equity among broader social performance standards.
First Nations reconciliation included as part of ongoing impact commitments.
Practice partner of Australian Design Review 30UNDER30 program to foster emerging design talent.
No publicly available gender‑specific statistical breakdown.

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Role

Description

public realm

precinct design

campus planning

mixed-use

infrastructure

landscape design

Requirements

revit

aila

conceptual design

client communication

teamwork

multi‑disciplinary

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.

Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, including architects, interiors, and urban design.
AILA registration (or working towards it) preferred.
Proficiency in Revit and a solid understanding of how landscape design integrates with broader project coordination.
Several years proven experience as a Senior Landscape Architect working on a variety of project typologies– from early concept through to delivery.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, design-led environment within a global practice.
Confident working directly with clients and stakeholders — able to build trust, communicate clearly and guide conversations.
Demonstrate strong teamwork, initiative, adaptability, and a passion for design excellence
Ability to manage your time across multiple projects and contribute to competitions, bids, and presentations when needed.
Strong conceptual design skills with the ability to translate ideas into clear, compelling design outcomes.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1938

Year Established

The firm was established in Adelaide by three founding partners in 1938.

Closure in 2019

Year of Adelaide Office Shutdown

The original Adelaide office closed its doors in 2019, though the firm remains active in the city through consultative presence.

Now operating studios across Australia, Asia, the UK and the US, it has grown into a truly international multidisciplinary studio.
Renowned for landmark projects like Adelaide Festival Centre and Sydney Olympic Park railway station, the firm balances bold public architecture with human-scale design.
Typical work spans from boutique retail interiors to large-scale urban planning and transport infrastructure.
Their sector reach includes aviation, commercial workplaces, health, hospitality, rail, residential, retail, roads, sport & entertainment, and vibrant public realms.
The firm benchmarks success by how people use and love the spaces—prioritizing creative, integrated design across architecture, landscape and urbanism.
It maintains a privately held, certified B Corp structure, demonstrating commitment to design excellence over rapid commercialization.

Culture + Values

We believe accountability is vital in delivering authentically on our purpose—to create a better future by designing the world’s best places, places people love.
Embedded sustainability and regenerative design in everything we do.
Active pursuit of positive change—these commitments don’t just set a benchmark—they push us to keep raising the bar, to continuously evolve, and to stay accountable.
Collaborative decision‑making: considering projects as part of wider social, natural and economic systems to build inclusive, resilient and regenerative futures.
Certified B Corp—meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

Environment + Sustainability

100% Renewable

100% Renewable Electricity

All studios powered by renewable energy sources.

2023 Net Zero

Net Zero Carbon Since 2023

Studio operations have achieved net zero carbon emissions.

2024 B Corp

B Corp Certified

Certified as a B Corp, meeting high social and environmental standards.

12 Principles

Sustainability Framework

A comprehensive framework with 12 principles across multiple focus areas.

All building projects to be net zero carbon by 2030 through reduction of operational and embodied carbon.
Measuring and reporting on social value generation by 2023.
Zero-waste and circular design initiatives including 3D-printed recycled-plastic pavilions and modular, disassemblable buildings.

Inclusion & Diversity

Global B Corp commitment includes tackling gender equity among broader social performance standards.
First Nations reconciliation included as part of ongoing impact commitments.
Practice partner of Australian Design Review 30UNDER30 program to foster emerging design talent.
No publicly available gender‑specific statistical breakdown.

Articles

Projects

News

Careers