Urban Designer

About the role In this role, you will be working in the Urban Design & Place team to provide strategic, creative and spatial design advice on a diverse range of projects. You will be supporting a range of projects including the delivery of Precinct Structure Plans, Urban Design Frameworks and Structure Plans.

Work type: Permanent full time

Classification: Band 6 Commencing at $95,760 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide urban design expertise for strategic planning and design projects, precinct structure plans, masterplans, urban design frameworks and development applications, ensuring high quality design outcomes are achieved across all scales.
• Research, develop and prepare strategies, guidelines, policies and initiatives to support the delivery of a high-quality urban outcomes in growth areas and infill locations.
• Contribute to project teams which include colleagues from the department and a range of disciplines from across the organisation and from external organisations and agencies.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the project objectives.

About you To be successful in this role, you will have a Tertiary qualification in urban design, architecture or landscape architecture.

Essential Experience:

• Minimum two years professional experience as an urban designer, with a specific focus on greenfield development and subdivision.
• A solid understanding of urban design principles, including the ability to constructively critique development proposals and the ability to input into the development of planning design policy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Victorian planning system.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

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Diversity and Inclusion 

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the CityFrom parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

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Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 28th September 2025

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Enquiries: Sabine Provily | Coordinator Urban Design |

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