Associate Director

3 days ago

Brisbane, Australia URBIS Full time

**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, generous parental leave policy for both primary & secondary carers, work life balance, health & wellbeing programs and much more.
Urbis shaping Futures your way

**The Opportunity**:
We have a high performing and collaborative Planning team, and this role reports into the G Director of Community Planning. As an Associate Director in the Social Assessment and Performance stream, you will have a deep understanding of the social challenges and opportunities facing communities across Queensland and NSW,
You'll play a key role in driving strategic ideas for the company and have the autonomy to shape the role accordingly.

**You will**:

- Undertaking advanced social research and analysis, including of demographic data, social policy, community engagement outcomes and best practice trends in social infrastructure
- Providing practical advice and strategic input to partners and clients on a wide range of social matters
- Demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills for a variety of audiences and in a range of formats
- Supporting Directors to achieve Community Planning, Urbis ‘whole-of-office' business plan outcomes
- Proactively identifying opportunities to engage and work collaboratively with colleagues from other disciplines and Business Units across the broader firm
- Generating new work and sustained and profitable business performance, through the maintenance of, and building upon, existing and potential client relationships and professional networks

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**About You**:
You will be able to demonstrate significant experience in one or more of the following areas:

- Social assessment, such as social impact and benefits assessment, social performance and management, community needs analysis, and developer contributions advice
- Social strategy, such as social investing, community facilities strategies, social infrastructure planning, social services reviews, and change management to support social outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in social or strategic planning in a consultancy
- Proven track record of identifying and winning new business
- Ability to manage and develop team members.

Must have
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant social science discipline (e.g., sociology, human geography, anthropology, social or community planning); and/or

Why Urbis?
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.
How to Apply?
Recruitment Agencies - thank you for thinking of us. We do 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.

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