Consultant

**Who we are**:
Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our friends. Our mission is about helping people be themselves and create meaningful, environmentally friendly cities & communities. Work with us because we want to make a difference, be innovative and be problem solvers. The skills you have are important because we elevate each other by being authentic and collaborative. We're looking for individuals who are driven and inspire those around them. Being at Urbis doesn't mean you are just a planner, heritage consultant, designer, or team administrator. Everyone gets to influence outcomes here, that's how we shape our clients, cities, communities, and future.

Urbis, where you can ‘Be authentic and make a difference'.

**The Opportunity**:
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Engagement Consultant to join our Sydney Planning team. 
As a Consultant, you will support the growth of Urbis' stakeholder engagement and strategy offer.
You will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of social context and trends and draw on your passion for great communication to provide support towards the provision of robust and effective stakeholder and community engagement strategies for major urban development, urban renewal and infrastructure projects.

**You will**:
Supporting the team to provide specialist advice to our clients on strategic engagement, stakeholder management and community consultation, to support strategic and statutory planning, development and infrastructure projects;
Contributing to the design and delivery of tailored engagement strategies to build understanding, create local ownership and to inform sustainable decision making;
Drafting and contributing to persuasive and engaging communications materials, including social media campaigns, newsletters, letters and reports;
Writing submissions, proposals and advice that accurately reflects the client's needs.

Supporting the facilitation of engagement and sharing of views on urban futures;
Supporting the provision of strategic input to urban planning, place making and community development;
Supporting the participation of people and communities in urban planning;
Supporting the Director and Associate Director Engagement in the management of the stakeholder engagement offer, including contributing to the delivery of the business and growth strategy;
**About You**:

- Tertiary qualifications (finalised or in progress) in Communications, Public Policy, Business or a related discipline

Able to prioritise the competing demands of multiple projects within the agreed timeframe

Strong capability in written and verbal communications and engagement with a variety of stakeholders

An appreciation and understanding of impacts and issues affecting land use and development

Passionate about planning with an inherent desire to challenge the status quo

Why Urbis?

The heart of Urbis is our people, we believe every employee has the right to be invested with good leadership, a competitive salary and career development opportunities. 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 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.