Senior Consultant

Urbis Perth, Western Australia, Australia

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Consultant - Planning to join our Perth office. 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.

• 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 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.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality.
• Coach and develop individuals within the team, as appropriate.

• Holds tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Ideally minimum 3 years\' experience within an Urban Planning role.
• Strong knowledge of strategic planning, and related legislation, ideally gained in a consultancy or local/state government environment.
• Proficient appreciation and understanding of strategic policies, processes and influences.
• Proficient appreciation and understanding of impacts and issues affecting land use and development.

• Working in an 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.

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.

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