Urban Planning Strategist

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ethos Urban Full time

About Ethos Urban

We are a multidisciplinary business that brings together planning, urban design, property economics, social strategy, community engagement and project management. Our goal is to deliver better solutions to complex problems, achieving better urban outcomes for our community.

Our team of professionals is passionate about planning and development, and we're looking to grow by adding new like-minded individuals. At Ethos Urban, you will have opportunities to work on exciting city-shaping projects with great colleagues and high-profile clients.

We undertake extensive work in statutory and strategic planning, covering various sectors including residential, commercial, retail, tourism, health, education, industry, and infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to explore your passions in planning and development, shaping your career.

We strive to improve the urban life experience by creating engaging places that connect us to our needs and create opportunities for everyone to thrive.

With over 25 years of experience, our people have worked in partnership with the public and private sectors to help realise ambitions for better places, communities, and cities.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Urbanist-Planner to join our engaged team of urban development professionals. This role suits dynamic and passionate individuals looking to take the next step in their professional careers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate across various projects and services within diversified portfolios, working as part of multidisciplinary teams.
  • Lead deliverables such as development approvals, planning scheme amendments, strategy preparation, and provision of strategic advice for clients.
  • Prepare fee proposals, assess and report on technical documentation, participate in multi-disciplinary project teams, manage sub-consultants, and deliver projects.
  • Develop skills in project management, delegation, and supervision through managing junior staff members.
  • Share knowledge and collaborative experiences to develop others within the team.
  • Build on existing stakeholder relationships and networks to achieve positive results for clients.
  • Develop a broader skillset by working alongside economists, urban designers, social planners, project managers, and community & stakeholder engagement professionals.

Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualification in Planning or related degree/discipline.
  • 2-5 years of urban planning experience within a professional services firm or state/local government.
  • Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with a flexible and positive attitude to working on concurrent projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of the NSW planning framework and experience preparing strategic frameworks.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and project team members.
  • Professional commitment to striving for excellence.

Benefits and Salary Information

We offer competitive salaries based on experience and qualifications. The estimated salary for this role is $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on the individual's background and performance. We also provide flexible work arrangements, generous leave provisions, access to training and development initiatives, and excellent career pathways.

Why Choose Us?

At Ethos Urban, we value diversity, inclusivity, and teamwork. We continue to hire great people from diverse backgrounds and encourage applicants from any group to apply. We believe in investing in our employees' growth and well-being, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment.



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