Associate Director

7 days ago

Parramatta, Australia Urbis Full time

About this role

  • Passionate about shaping the built environment and communities of Western Sydney for a better future?
  • Ready to spearhead planning for significant, uniquely Western Sydney projects across diverse development sectors?
  • Eager to develop your voice for getting planning right in Western Sydney?

If the answer is YES, then this is the opportunity for you

Western Sydney is a high-growth region with exciting challenges and opportunities. Over the past five years, we've established a strong Urbis brand in Western Sydney and are now looking to expand our leadership group within the Planning Team. We're seeking an individual who is engaging, genuine, collaborative, and driven to make a positive impact on Western Sydney's growth and future.

The Opportunity:

An Associate Director role has opened up to nurture and develop our growing team, while stretching your statutory and strategic planning skills. Whilst not essential, extensive experience in dealing with State Significant Development and State Significant Infrastructure planning framework in NSW is a plus

You'll build new and existing relationships with key clients in Western Sydney and contribute to our office's growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape Western Sydney's largest projects, supported by highly experienced Directors and a market-leading team. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with our multi-disciplinary team to refine your skills and grow your career.

You will:

  • Provide expert services including advice relating to land use, development capability, due diligence assessments, master plans, the approval process and management. 
  • Develop client relationships by building trust, providing quality advice, crafting fee proposals tailored to client needs, and effectively managing expectations
  • Provide advanced statutory and strategic planning advice relating to land use, development capability, due diligence assessments, master plans and the approval process and management.
  • Lead the preparation of environmental impact statements for key State and Regional development applications, including project scoping and managing technical consultant inputs.
  • Manage individual and Team revenue targets through strong service delivery and project management.
  • Lead the coordination and execution of business development opportunities (both internal and external).
  • With your Director's support, build your professional brand in Western Sydney through industry event participation and committee representation.

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. Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.

We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. You will have the benefits of salary continuance insurance, work life balance, health & wellbeing programs and generous parental leave policy for both primary & secondary carers. This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements.

Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Urbis shaping futures your way

About You:

  • Holds tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or a related discipline.
  • Brings a minimum of 8 years' experience in a consultancy environment or Planning agencies.
  • Proven ability to manage and develop team members.
  • Proven track record of identifying opportunities and securing new business.
  • Possesses an advanced understanding of statutory planning frameworks, controls, and processes.
  • Excels in multitasking and managing multiple priorities seamlessly.

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, and an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).  As a member of our team, you will have the benefit of:

  • 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 partake in internal and external networking and social events across the State and Nationally.
  • Working on city-shaping projects alongside the best in the industry, and across all sectors.

Our commitment to Inclusion

At Urbis, we encourage everyone to be themselves and share their unique views which are shaped by their individual identity. We are proud of our ongoing recognition as a champion of workplace inclusion amongst our professional services peers. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

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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