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Work History
Education
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References
Accomplishments
Affiliations
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Oliver Sladdin

Full-time Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Student
Hawthorn

Summary

I am currently seeking casual/part-time employment opportunities as a graduate/landscape architect as I finish the remainder of my Master’s degree in landscape architecture at RMIT (graduating mid-2025). My portfolio contains a range of projects demonstrating my academic success, exposure & capabilities within the professional industry and work undertaken in an extra-curricular manner. As a student, current landscape architecture employee and committee member, I am ambitious and dedicated to continuous learning to ensure I have the appropriate skills and knowledge to produce best practice design outcomes.

Over the last two years, I have been employed as a student landscape architect before being promote to a landscape architect. My time at Urbis has exposed me to projects of all scales and typologies, from large scale infrastructure, to streetscapes, to liveability assessment strategies. As I have progressed at Urbis, I have be undertaken projects roles as graphic producer, designer, sub-consultant coordinator and construction documentation draftsman.

I look forward to hearing back to discuss the opportunity to join the team.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Landscape Architect

Urbis
07.2023 - Current
  • Communicates graphically at a proficient level using both digital and hand drawn formats to convey design ideas, concepts and documentation
  • Competent and efficient skills in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino and/ or other 3D modelling software
  • Competent and efficient skills in relevant components of the Adobe Suite
  • Asks meaningful questions to clarify objectives of the client
  • Communicates with confidence and in a responsive manner
  • Contributes knowledge and ideas for the benefit of the team
  • Seeks and utilises the advice of others across the company
  • Engages in cross-team communication and solution development to help inform outcomes and project delivery
  • Adapts interpersonal style to suit circumstances
  • Demonstrates self- awareness and insight into the impact of own behaviours and emotions on others
  • Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
  • Maintains quality outputs within timeframe and budget
  • Holds oneself responsible for project decisions and outcomes
  • Developed detailed construction documents to ensure proper execution of design elements during construction phase.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by introducing efficient software tools for 3D modelling and AutoCAD drafting.
  • Organized client presentations showcasing proposed designs, leading to increased client satisfaction and project approvals.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by using efficient software tools for 3D modeling and AutoCAD drafting.
  • Communicated effectively with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies ensuring smooth collaboration throughout all phases of a project''s life cycle

Design Assistant

Urbis
7 2022 - 07.2023

• Assisting in visually communicating key landscape design outcomes in a clear and succinct manner using freehand or computer aided programs (including CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Revit);
• Assisting in a range of services including site analysis, council approval processes, illustrative plan production, design and documentation for place making projects;
• Assisting with the development of proposals and tenders for potential clients and projects;
• Assisting in sourcing and compiling appropriate imagery for projects;
• Meeting allocated budget and timeframes;
• Completing weekly timesheets;
• Recognising that all employees have an obligation to contribute to the creation of a safe workplace and will comply with all WHS policies and procedures, reporting any identified hazards and incidents;
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of work health and safety, and promote compliance by others

Temporary Barista & Restaurant Assistant

CRAWFORDS CATERING
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Barista for contracted work at Channel 7 for Summer and Winter Olympic Games
  • Current employment at Brunswick warehouse assisting in operation of seven catering restaurants
  • Leadership

Waiter

Town And Country
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • A boutique café in the heart of Balwyn
  • Assistant barista
  • Professional level waiting
  • Early stage assistant managing tasks
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.

Assistant Groundsman

Geelong Grammar
1 1 - 01.2020
  • Summer crew employee previous two summers
  • Assisted in – furniture removal, floor lacquering, whipper-snipping, raking and other various groundskeeping jobs
  • Formed relationships with staff and co-workers

Shop Assistant

SHELL BONNIE DOON
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Management of stock
  • Customer service
  • Food and drink preparation, including coffee

Labourer

Advanced Tree Care
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Assistance with tree felling and collection
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Tree Health Identification

Sound and Lighting Assistant

MADDISON’S ACADEMYOF DANCE, MAD
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Rigging lighting and sound
  • Set management
  • Lighting and sound operations for dance concert

Sound and Lighting Assistant

MANSFIELD SECONDARYCOLLEGE
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Assisted in sound and lighting for school productions including music concerts, assemblies, plays and seminars

Education

Master's of Landscape Architectural Design -

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
07.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture -

RMIT University
Melbourne City Campus
01.2020 - 12.2022

Year 12 VCE -

Mansfield Secondary College
Mansfield, VIC
01.2013 - 12.2018

Certificate III in Live Production & Services -

Victorian Tafe Association
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2016 - 04.2017

Skills

Multitasking Abilities

Flexible and Adaptable

Excellent Communication

Dependable and Responsible

Teamwork and Collaboration

MS Office

Adobe Suite

Rhino Modelling Software

Lumion Rendering

Google Sketchup Pro

Autodesk AUTOCAD

Revit

Problem-Solving

Planning and Coordination

References

Charlie Allen - Associate Director of Design

  • Company: Urbis
  • Relationship: Line Manager

Contact:

  • Email: charlie.allen@urbis.com.au
  • Mobile: +61 439 030 295


Brenton Beggs - Associate Director of Design

  • Company: Urbis
  • Relationship: Project Director

Contact:

  • Email: bbeggs@urbis.com.au
  • Mobile: +61 423 811 002


Bonnie Lester - RMIT Sessional Tutor

  • Company: RMIT University
  • Relationship: Past teacher

Contact:

  • Email: bonnie.lester@rmit.edu.au
  • Mobile: +61 488 133 203

Accomplishments

AILA VICTORIA FUTURE LEADERS:

• AILA Victoria Future Leaders Nominee


RMIT BACHELOR OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

• Theoretical Frameworks Stream Excellence Award, Semester 2 2022

• RMIT Graduating Studio Project Prize of Excellence, Semester 2 2022


ANZAC Centenary Student Gallipoli Tour - 2015

• Represented the State of Victoria at the ANZAC Day Dawn Service Gallipoli, Turkey

• Achievement recognised by the Hon. Bill Sykes MP, State Member for Benalla and the Hon. Cathy McGowan AO, Federal Member for Indi.


School for Student Leadership – Gnurad-Gundidj Campus – 2015 (TERM 3)

• Selected to attend the School for Student Leadership which included participating in the Victorian Young Leaders to China Program

• Mentored primary school students

• Built footpath for a rural Chinese village

• Taught English at a Chinese high school

• Team-building and leadership skills

• Gained cultural awareness

Affiliations

• 2024 RMIT Student Landscape Architecture (SLAB) President - present
• AILA Victoria Education Committee Member - present
• Property Industry Foundation (PIF) Future Leaders Committee Member - present
• RMIT Circular Economy Hub - present

• AILA Graduate Member
• RMIT KERB 2023 Editorial Team Member

Timeline

Landscape Architect

Urbis
07.2023 - Current

Master's of Landscape Architectural Design -

RMIT University
07.2023 - Current

Temporary Barista & Restaurant Assistant

CRAWFORDS CATERING
07.2021 - 08.2022

Waiter

Town And Country
03.2021 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture -

RMIT University
01.2020 - 12.2022

Labourer

Advanced Tree Care
01.2018 - 12.2018

Sound and Lighting Assistant

MADDISON’S ACADEMYOF DANCE, MAD
01.2017 - 01.2018

Certificate III in Live Production & Services -

Victorian Tafe Association
01.2016 - 04.2017

Sound and Lighting Assistant

MANSFIELD SECONDARYCOLLEGE
01.2016 - 01.2017

Shop Assistant

SHELL BONNIE DOON
01.2014 - 01.2019

Year 12 VCE -

Mansfield Secondary College
01.2013 - 12.2018

Design Assistant

Urbis
7 2022 - 07.2023

Assistant Groundsman

Geelong Grammar
1 1 - 01.2020
Oliver SladdinFull-time Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Student