Senior Consultant, Planning

• Join us as an Employer of Choice for gender equality WGEA
• Benefit from flexibility and support for life's moments
• Remuneration that recognises your contribution, and benefits that support your lifestyle and wellbeing
• Learning & Development experiences to help you thrive
• Lead & contribute to complex projects, working with impressive clients who share our purpose
• Join a high performing, collaborative and inclusive culture

About us.

Urbis is more than just a consultancy.   We are a multidisciplinary urban consultancy, inspiring and creating solutions for our ever-changing world.   We empower our brightest minds with opportunities to push boundaries, collaborate and deliver exceptional, creative solutions for our clients and each other.

If you're looking to make transformational impact in our cities and communities, we're keen to meet you.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. Here you will make a tangible difference and create positive impact, while gaining enviable industry experience and broad exposure to the most exciting work.

The opportunity & how you will make an impact.

Shaping tomorrow's cities and communities begins with planning. We provide holistic strategic advice for the public and private sector to understand the full spectrum of planning.

Our planners are the most experienced and awarded in the country guiding projects from vision to approval and beyond. As a Senior Consultant, every day is different  You'll make an impact by:

• Providing a high range of services including strategic and statutory advice relating to land use, strategic plans, development capability, due diligence assessments, master plans, the approval process and management

• Developing client relationships by building trust, providing quality advice and managing expectations

• Writing submissions, proposals and advice that accurately reflects the client's needs

• Working alongside other professionals on a range of multi-disciplinary projects, working to specification, to deadlines, within budget and with a commercial outcome
• Coaching and developing individuals with the team, as appropriate

About you.

We look for talented people who are purpose-driven and thrive in high-performing, inclusive and collaborative environments.  You'll work across teams to bring out the best in others whilst bringing new thinking and energy.

We know everyone is different and bring different strengths and passions with them.  In addition to yours, we're keen to connect with you if you bring the following experiences and attributes:

• Tertiary qualifications in Regional and Urban/Town Planning or a related discipline
• Relevant experience, consultancy or government environment
• Proven track record of managing projects
• A collaborative mindset, to bring out the best in yourself and others while bringing new thinking to Urbis and our clients
• Passion for purpose-led work, and driving a positive legacy for our communities, clients and yourself
• Authenticity to foster respect, trust and advocacy in all your work interactions
• Confidence and decisiveness to drive high performance for yourself, others and our clients
• Innovation and creativity when solving complex problems
• A digitally curious mindset, that is keen to explore how technology can contribute to our experience and efficiency

Why Urbis?Urbis is committed to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and those returning to work after a career break. By joining us you will receive many benefits including:

• Salary continuance insurance, a generous 18 week 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?If you are an enthusiastic candidate, with the desire to become part of a driven and highly professional team, click on "Apply for this job."

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.