Associate Director

• 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. Currently we have two Associate Director opportunities available to be based in either our Sydney or Brisbane office.

As an Associate Director in the Social Planning team every day is different  You'll make an impact by:

• Undertaking advanced social research and analysis, including of demographic data, social policy, community engagement outcomes and best practice trends in social infrastructure
• Undertaking social planning methodologies, including social impact assessments and social infrastructure planning
• Providing practical advice and strategic input to partners and clients on a wide range of social matters
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Urbis to lead fee proposals and tender responses, and deliver multidisciplinary projects
• Nurturing and developing individual staff members, through effective coaching and mentoring

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:

• 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
• Tertiary qualifications in social sciences, urban planning, geography or related discipline coupled with relevant demonstrated experience in social or strategic planning in a consultancy based environment
• Have a deep understanding of the social challenges and opportunities facing communities in NSW
• Extensive experience executing social assessment, such as social impact and benefits assessment, safety by design assessment, community needs analysis, and developer contributions advice
• Advanced capability in preparing social strategies, plans, policies, social value strategies and frameworks

Why Urbis?

We are passionate about purpose with impact. You'll join an organisation united by a shared goal: shaping cities and communities for a better future. Your work will help create a positive legacy through innovative and meaningful contributions.  You're encouraged to bring your ideas, be bold and contribute to an environment built on connection, flexibility and authenticity.

We invest in your growth, with inspirational leadership experiences, structured development pathways and the freedom to lead your own way. We empower you to shape your career and your impact.

We believe in flexible benefits, performance-driven rewards and experiences that support you both professionally and personally—because what matters to you, matters to us.

Sound interesting?

If we sound like a great fit for you, and you are ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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