Associate Director

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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.

About This Role

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 an Associate Director there is a requirement to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of Greenfield statutory and/or strategic urban planning and an ability to provide a range of services including advice relating to land use, subdivision, due diligence assessments, masterplans, PSPs and the approval process and management. With your technical background, you will be expected to bring considerable leadership, credibility and professionalism to the role, and build and maintain new and existing relationships with greenfield clients and contribute to the overall growth of Victoria Planning.

As a member of the Victoria Planning leadership team, you will also play a role in supporting staff growth and development, through on-the-job coaching and mentoring, and strong people management and leadership skills.

You Will

• Provide an expert range of services including advice relating to land use, development capability, due diligence assessments, masterplans, PSPs and the approval process and management;
• Provide advanced statutory and strategic urban planning principles and methods and the ability to apply them, including advice relating to land use, development capability, due diligence assessments, master plans and the approval process and management;
• Achieve revenue targets that comprise both Personal Fees and Work Under Management, through strong service delivery and project management;
• Provide with others, technical and management support to the Planning team (and staff members) on a day-to-day basis, ensuring committed projects are, and remain, commercially viable;
• Proactively identify opportunities to engage and work collaboratively with colleagues from other disciplines and Business Units across Victoria and the broader firm on cross-disciplinary projects;
• Keep abreast of market developments and industry trends affecting the business and devise strategies to respond;
• Nurture and developing individual staff members, through effective coaching and mentoring;
• Contribute to the creation of a safe workplace and complying with all workplace health safety (WHS) policies and procedures, reporting any identified hazards, near misses and incidents;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of workplace health & safety (WHS), and promoting compliance by others; and
• Other duties as required.
  
  

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Regional and Urban/Town Planning or a related discipline
• Relevant experience, consultancy or government environment
• Proven ability to manage and develop team members
• Proven track record of managing projects
  
  

Why Urbis?

Benefits

Urbis is committed to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and those returning to work after a career break. By joining us you will receive many benefits including:

• 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.

How to Apply?

If you are an enthusiastic candidate, with the desire to become part of a driven and highly professional team, click on "Apply for this job."

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