Research Analyst

**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 opportunity for two Research Analysts to join our Economics & Property team in Melbourne. In this role, you'll support the broader team in diverse consulting projects, supporting clients to deliver a wide range of retail, commercial, industrial, mixed-use and residential development projects.
This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for data-driven insights, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in how property and economics can help shape cities and the communities.
To be considered for this role, please address the questions in the “how to apply” section within your cover letter.

**You will be**:

- Desktop researching property related trends, policies, and urban development case studies.
- Performing qualitative and quantitative analysis from a wide range of data sources.
- Collating and presenting data insights to provide evidence-based insights to clients in an engaging manner.
- Utilising tools like GIS, internal databases, and Microsoft Office to generate data insights on population, employment, and property trends.
- Assisting in the preparation of proposals, reports, and advice.
- Independently undertaking basis data analyses with attention to detail.
- Contributing to the preparation of engaging reports, market outlooks and presentations.
- Working collaboratively with clients and Urbis experts in other fields such as urban planning, design, social policy and valuations.

**About you**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Property Economics, Economics, Commerce, Town Planning, Business, Finance or a related discipline
- A high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Enjoy working with data and numbers
- Genuine interest in property, cities and urban development
- Experience in Property and Economics preferred but not necessary

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?
- Why do you aspire to be a city shaper at Urbis?
- What has inspired you to pursue a career in this field?
- Which Urbis project, either past or present, would you like to be involved in and why?

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.