Urban Design Assistant

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia URBIS Full time

Who we are:

Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities.

We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects.

Our mission is to help create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities.

Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), and active participants in the Federal Career Revive Initiative which supports the attraction and retention of women returning to work after a career break.

We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be.

Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.

Urbis, Shaping futures your way

The Opportunity:


As a Urban Design Assistant at Urbis, you'll actively contribute to complex and meaningful projects that shape the urban landscape.

Working within our accomplished team at Urbis, you'll gain invaluable insights and make a tangible impact on real-world initiatives.

This role provide the flexibility of working - 4 days per week, allowing you to seamlessly integrate your internship with your studies.


You will:

  • Assist in visually communicating key design outcomes through the use of freehand or computeraided programs such as CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Revit
  • Contribute to a variety of services, including site analysis, council approval processes, illustrative plan production, design and documentation for place making projects
  • Support the development of proposals and tenders for potential clients and projects
  • Play an active role in sourcing and curating imagery that aligns with the vision of our projects
  • Gain experience across a wide range of project types, including: individual sites, broadacre greenfield developments, innercity urban regeneration, transport and infrastructure, retail, open space parklands, waterfronts, commercial developments, and town centres

About you:

This role will be suitable for those who are looking for a flexible working arrangement and ideally still studying.

  • Passionate, hardworking and a great fit for our spirited, collaborative culture at Urbis
  • Can communicate with confidence and in a responsive manner, both written and verbally
  • Proven skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience using programs such as CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and Revit is desirable

The Application Process:

When applying, please submit your resume and a portfolio.
Urbis is committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Why Urbis?

  • Salary continuance insurance, a generous parental leave policy, health & wellbeing programs and much more.
  • Active mentorship by the best in the business, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
  • Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
  • Monthly morning teas and regular social events to celebrate professional and personal wins.
Across all our sectors, you will play a part in shaping cities and communities. Bring your spark, and shape futures your way.

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