Strategic Urban Consultant

Who we are : Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. Our mission is about helping people create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work. We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. You will have the benefits of salary continuance insurance, work life balance, health & wellbeing programs and generous parental leave policy for both primary & secondary carers. This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements. Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). We are also an AWEI Bronze Employer, honoured by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for our commitment to fostering genuine inclusion and accessibility for all employees. Urbis shaping futures your way The Opportunity We're on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Consultant to join our Strategic Planning team. You will have the choice of being in our Sydney CBD or Parramatta CBD offices, or both Leveraging your technical expertise and proven skills, you'll support our clients by offering sound statutory and strategic urban planning advice and insights. As a senior strategic planner, you will lead and contribute to the delivery of high-impact land use planning and policy projects, primarily for public sector clients. This role involves the development of regional and local planning strategies, growth frameworks and technical studies that guide future land use, housing, employment and infrastructure outcomes. You will :

• Lead or contribute to the preparation of strategic land use planning projects, including growth strategies, precinct plans, employment and housing studies and supporting technical inputs.
• Provide high-quality planning analysis and advice informed by current government policies, regional and local priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams, including specialists in the fields of economics, urban design, transport, infrastructure advisory, community planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare and review reports, presentations and public-facing documents that communicate complex planning concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Support the preparation of proposals and tender submissions, including scoping, methodology development and fee estimates.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders through workshops, meetings and presentations.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality.
• Identify and raise issues which may impact fee estimates and / or timelines.
• Coach and develop individuals with the team, as appropriate. About You :
• Holds tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Ideally minimum 5 years' experience in Urban Planning.
• Strong knowledge of strategic planning, and related legislation, ideally gained in a consultancy or local / State government environment.
• Working knowledge of spatial planning tools, GIS and data analytics platforms is desirable.
• Proficient appreciation and understanding of statutory planning frameworks, controls and processes.
• Strong understanding of strategic policies, processes and influences;
• Proficient appreciation and understanding of impacts and issues affecting land use and development.
• Considerable skills and experience in preparing for and presenting effectively in a variety of forums.
• Proficient capability in written and verbal communications and engagement with a variety of stakeholders. Why Urbis? As a member of our team, you will have the benefit of :
• Working in environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer (recognised through EOCGE, WGEA and AWEI).
• 18 weeks parental leave policy;
• Working in a truly flexible workplace, while maintaining strong client support and engagement.
• Active mentorship, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
• Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
• Carefully curated learning and Development and mentoring programs;
• Opportunities to participate in industry events, breakfasts, lunches, presentations, B2Bs and industry working groups across the State and Nationally..
• Working on city-shaping projects alongside the best in the industry, and across all sectors.
• Regular and consistent feedback program as well as annual reviews.
• Opportunity to work closely with Directors;
• Monthly and annual awards for staff performance;
• Opportunity to participate in our employee remuneration bonus scheme program;
• Daily breakfast and fruit, monthly team lunches. Our commitment to Inclusion At Urbis, we encourage everyone to be themselves and share their unique views which are shaped by their individual identity. We are proud of our ongoing recognition as a champion of workplace inclusion amongst our professional services peers. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection. How to Apply? Are you ready to start your journey with some of the brightest minds in the industry and you are passionate about making a difference to our clients, community, and team? Click on "Apply for this job." #JoinUrbis Recruitment Agencies - thank you for thinking of us. We endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible, however, if we find that we do need agency assistance, we'll be in touch.