Consultant - Planning

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 Consultant, Every Day Is Different You'll Make An Impact By

• Contributing to the preparation of statutory land use land use planning projects, including development applications, land use studies, compliance assessments, highest and best use analysis, due diligence, precinct plans, and supporting technical inputs.
• Providing high-quality planning analysis and advice informed by current government policies, regional and local priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Collaborating with internal and external multidisciplinary teams, including specialists in the fields of economics, urban design, transport, infrastructure advisory, social planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Preparing and reviewing reports, presentations and public-facing documents that communicate complex planning concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality.

About You

• Holds tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Ideally minimum 1 - 2 years' experience within an Urban Planning firm based environment.
• Sound knowledge of statutory planning, and related legislation, ideally gained in a consultancy or local/State government environment.
• Proficient appreciation and understanding of statutory policies, processes and influences.
• Proficient appreciation and understanding of impacts and issues affecting land use and development.

Why Urbis?
As a member of our team, you will have the benefit of:

• Working in environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer (recognised through EOCGE, WGEA and AWEI).
• 18 weeks parental leave policy;
• Working in a truly flexible workplace, while maintaining strong client support and engagement.
• Active mentorship, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
• Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
• Opportunities to participate in industry events, breakfasts, lunches, presentations, B2Bs and industry working groups across the State and Nationally..
• Working on city-shaping projects alongside the best in the industry, and across all sectors.
• Regular and consistent feedback program as well as annual reviews.
• Monthly and annual awards for staff performance;
• Opportunity to participate in our employee remuneration bonus scheme program;
• Daily breakfast and fruit, monthly team lunches.

How to Apply?
Are you ready to start your journey with some of the brightest minds in the industry and you are passionate about making a difference to our clients, community, and team? Click on "Apply for this job."

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