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 our clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. 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 on empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. You will have the benefits of salary continuance insurance, a generous parental leave policy for both primary & secondary carers, work life balance, health & wellbeing programs, extensive training opportunities and much more.
Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
Urbis shaping futures, your way

**The Opportunity**:
We are looking for an experienced Associate Director that can demonstrate an in-depth understanding of statutory and strategic urban planning and an ability to provide a range of services including advice relating to land use, development capability, due diligence assessments, masterplans, the approval process, and management. You will have the opportunity to drive the growth of Urbis as Queensland's pre-eminent planning consultancy offer and lead some of the state's most exciting city and community shaping projects.
The role is supported by highly experienced Directors and a market leading national Urban Planning team. Urbis provides an exciting multi-disciplinary environment to refine your skills and grow your career.

**You will**:

- Provide an expert range of services including advice relating to land use, development capability, due diligence assessments, master plans, the approval process and management.
- Lead city and community shaping thought leadership pieces
- Achieve revenue targets that comprise both Personal Fees and Work Under Management, through strong service delivery and project management.
- Assisting with forecasting, project budgeting and financial management.
- Support Directors to achieve ‘whole-of-office' business plan outcomes, in conjunction with other Business Units.
- Lead strategic projects for tier 1 private and government clients, that will shape the future form and function of Queensland.
- Proactively identifying opportunities to engage and work collaboratively with colleagues from other disciplines and Business Units across Brisbane and the broader firm on cross-disciplinary projects.

**About You**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or a related discipline
- Minimum 8 years relevant experience, ideally gained in a consultancy environment.
- Proven ability to manage and develop team members.
- Proven track record of building new clients and business.
- Project Management skills, with a proven track record of managing multiple projects and producing high-quality results within a consultancy.
- A strong and confident communicator, with the ability to encourage cross-business collaboration.
- Resilient, professional, and focused.

Why Urbis?
Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). The WGEA citation is designed to formally encourage, recognise and promote active commitment to achieving gender equality in Australian workplaces. This citation is the gold standard certification for employers who are committed to making positive, measurable improvements towards gender equality and only held by 129 organisations nationally
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?

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