Policy Advisor/Bid Manager

**Who we are**:
Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. Our mission is about helping people create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. At Urbis you will make a tangible difference and have a positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. You will have the benefits of salary continuance insurance, a generous parental leave policy for both primary & secondary carers, work life balance, health & wellbeing programs, extensive training opportunities, a fun culture and much more.
Urbis shaping Futures your way

**The Opportunity**:
We have a unique planning opportunity that will combine your policy advisory and tender management background. You will be qualifying and supporting bid submissions, contributing to the ongoing profitable business growth and development of our NSW Planning offering.

**You will**:
Assist the Research & Strategic Knowledge Manager identify emerging trends in urban planning policy and the broader development industry and assist with research projects which support thought leadership and profile enhancement of the NSW Planning team and individuals.
Research & Knowledge
- Assist in monitoring ongoing planning policy development that will impact planning and development in NSW
- Identify and communicate changing or emerging planning policy and legislative amendments and development issues to the NSWUP team and our clients.
- Support the NSW Planning Directors and team in identifying and undertaking targeted research to support and improve the quality and depth of:

- Understanding of the planning framework and factors influencing planning outcomes; across NSW with a focus on improving the quality of outputs for development projects being undertaken by team members.
- Client Project specific and internal presentations.
- Presentations or speeches made to industry conferences or client seminars and
- More general policy or research-based projects.

Bid Management
- Work with the NSW Planning Team to support and project manage the tender process.. This includes identifying client needs, the technical and commercial risks relating to the bid and form an assessment of Urbis's position for bid opportunities.
- Work with key members of the project team and the client to obtain the information required to compile and effectively respond to the bid.
- Work with Brand and Client team to devise a strategy for winning the bid, including Urbis approach to delivering the work, our differentiated positioning and responding to the client and project-specific requirements within the tender.
- Work with Project Director to assemble the bid project team, clarifying roles and responsibilities and managing the bid process.
- Draft key components of the bid including scope of work and approach to the project, obtaining input from the project team as necessary.

**About You**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or a related discipline
- Relevant property industry experience, ideally gained in a consultancy environment[SW1] [SH2]
- Proven ability to manage and develop team members
- Experience in preparing tenders for large-scale and complex development or demonstrated project management and organisational skills capable or being applied to tender management tasks[SW3] [SH4].
- Demonstrates an advanced capability in research and analysis of town planning matters.
- Proficient appreciation and understanding of statutory planning frameworks, controls and processes.
- Proficient appreciation and understanding of strategic policies, processes and influences.
- Good knowledge and understanding of impacts and issues affecting on land use and development;
- Considerable skills and experience in preparing for and presenting effectively in a variety of forums.
- Proficient capability in written and verbal communications and engagement with a variety of stakeholders.

Why Urbis?
Urbis is committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply?
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.