Urban Planner/consultant

**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, work life balance, health & wellbeing programs and generous parental leave policy for both primary & secondary carers. This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements.

Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). We are also an AWEI Bronze Employer, honoured by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for our commitment to fostering genuine inclusion and accessibility for all employees.
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**The Opportunity**

The Melbourne Planning team is seeking skilled Consultants to join our dynamic team This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in both statutory and strategic urban planning to deliver valuable insights on land use, development potential, due diligence, master planning, and the approval process. Your technical knowledge and professional approach will play a key role in building strong relationships with clients, driving project success, and fostering long-term partnerships.

**You will**:

- Provide a range of services including advice relating to planning approval lodgement and management, land use, development capability, due diligence assessments, master plans,;
- Draft submissions, proposals and advice for clients;
- Respond quickly and communicating in a clear, concise and transparent manner to internal and external clients;
- Provide input into draft proposals, tenders and submissions for projects;
- Work alongside other professionals on a range of multi-disciplinary projects, working to specification, to deadlines, within budget and with a commercial outcome;
- Prepare weekly timesheets and input to monthly accounts.

**About You**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Regional and Urban/Town Planning or a related discipline.
- Minimum 1-2 years experience in statutory planning required, ideally gained in a consultancy or state / local government environment.

**Why Urbis?**

As a member of our team, you will have the benefit of:

- Working in 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 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.
- 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.

**Our commitment to Inclusion**

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

**How to Apply?**

**#JoinUrbis**

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