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 are also been accredited by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) as Bronze Tier Status 2023-2026

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 Planning team in Perth

In this role you will possess in-depth understanding of statutory and strategic urban planning and will provide provide a range of services including advice relating to land use, development capability, due diligence assessments, masterplans, the approval process and management. With your technical background, you will be expected to bring considerable leadership, credibility and professionalism to the role, and build and maintain new and existing relationships with clients and contribute to the overall growth of WA Planning.

As a member of the WA Planning leadership team, you will also play a role in supporting staff growth and development, through on-the-job coaching and mentoring, and strong people management and leadership skills.

**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;
- Assist with forecasting, project budgeting and financial management;
- Support the delivery of strategic planning projects and other national initiatives;
- Providing with others, technical and management support to the planning team (and staff members) on a day-to-day basis, ensuring committed projects are, and remain, commercially viable;
- Support Directors to achieve 'whole-of-office' business plan outcomes, in conjunction with other Business Units;
- Proactively identify opportunities to engage and work collaboratively with colleagues from other disciplines and Business Units across Western Australia and the broader firm on cross-disciplinary projects;
- Generate new work and sustained and profitable business performance, through the maintenance of, and building upon, existing and potential client relationships and professional networks, across a range of industry sectors;
- Keep abreast of market developments and industry trends affecting the business and devise strategies to respond;
- Nurture and develop individual staff members, through effective coaching and mentoring;
**About you**:

- You hold tertiary qualifications in Regional and Urban/Town Planning or a related discipline
- You have relevant experience, ideally gained in a consultancy environment
- A proven ability to manage and develop team members
- A 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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