Associate Director

**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**:
Urbis has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director to join our Engagement team and drive growth in our engagement and strategy offer

As an Associate Director, you will be an integral part of the leadership team within a high-growth business environment. You will provide specialist advice to our clients on strategic engagement, stakeholder management, and community consultation. You will design and deliver tailored engagement strategies to build understanding, create local ownership and inform sustainable decision-making. You will also contribute to coaching and guiding a dedicated team of engagement and communication professionals.

You will have strong knowledge of one or more state-based planning systems, great commercial acumen, a strong client network, and are looking to take the next step in your career.

**You will**:

- Providing specialist advice to our clients on strategic engagement, stakeholder management and community consultation, to support strategic and statutory planning, development and infrastructure projects
- Designing and delivering tailored engagement strategies to build understanding, create local ownership and to inform sustainable decision making
- Drafting persuasive and engaging communications materials, strategies, and reports
- Delivering high quality professional services to clients
- Working as an integrated part of the leadership team, including contributing to the delivery of the business and growth strategy
- Working collaboratively with Directors and staff in the broader Planning team and other business areas to deliver client outcomes
- Proactively identifying opportunities to engage and work collaboratively with colleagues from other disciplines and Business Units across the Sydney office and the broader firm on cross-disciplinary projects
- Achieving revenue targets that comprise both personal fees and work under management
- Keeping abreast of market developments and industry trends affecting the business and devising strategies to respond to these
- Nurturing, coaching, and developing individual staff members, through effective coaching and mentoring.***

**About you**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Policy, Business or a related discipline
- Relevant experience, ideally gained in a consultancy environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and produce high-quality results
- Proven ability to manage and develop team members
- Proven track record of identifying and winning new business.

**Why Urbis?**
- 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?**

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