About us.
Urbis is 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 and industry leaders.
The opportunity & how you will make an impact.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Consultant to join our highly regarded Urban Planning team in Brisbane! This role is ideal for an experienced planner who is passionate about shaping the future of Queensland's cities and communities and thrives on solving complex planning challenges.
With a strong understanding of Queensland's planning framework and development landscape, you'll provide strategic and statutory planning advice across a diverse range of projects, from large-scale urban renewal and mixed-use developments to infrastructure, precinct planning and growth area projects. Your ability to connect planning policy, market influences, demographic trends and community outcomes will help clients navigate complexity and unlock opportunities.
As a Senior Consultant every day is different! You will make an impact by:
- Providing a broad range of planning services including strategic and statutory advice relating to land use, planning policy, strategic plans, development capability, due diligence assessments, master plans, the approval process and management
- Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams, including specialists in the fields of economics, urban design, transport advisory, community planning and stakeholder engagement.
- Linking policy settings, demographic trends and systems to bring broader context and appreciation to projects and tasks
- Writing submissions, proposals and advice that accurately reflects the client's needs
- Working alongside other professionals on a range of multi-disciplinary projects, working to specification, to deadlines, within budget and with a commercial outcome
- Mentoring and developing junior staff, helping foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
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 brings 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 tertiary qualification in Urban/Town Planning or a closely related discipline along with ideally 5 years of relevant experience gained in a consultancy or local/State government environment
- Demonstrated strong technical understanding of statutory planning frameworks, controls and processes
- Detailed understanding of policy implementation through planning schemes. Queensland based experience is preferred but candidates can demonstrate skills in other planning jurisdictions
- An ability to be proactive and take initiative in order meet project and client demands
- Proven track record of managing projects and mentoring team members
- Strong communication skills with the ability to distil complex situations with clarity and articulate a compelling narrative, both in written communications and verbally
- 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
Why Urbis?
Urbis is committed to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and those returning to work after a career break.
By joining us, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Flexible work arrangements to balance your professional ambitions with life outside work
- Salary continuance insurance, a generous 18-week parental leave policy, health and wellbeing programs, and much more
- Active mentorship from industry leaders, with support to define and achieve your career goals
- Competitive remuneration package that recognises your contribution
- Ongoing professional development including access to various courses and programs in-house, along with an annual training budget for external training
- Access to the latest innovative technology and recourses
- Monthly morning teas and regular social events that celebrate both professional achievements and personal milestones
- The opportunity to work on meaningful projects alongside industry leaders that shape the future of Australia's cities, communities and infrastructure
- A collaborative and supportive culture where knowledge-sharing, innovation and teamwork are encouraged
Across all our sectors, you will play a part in shaping cities and communities. Bring your spark, and shape futures your way.
How to Apply?
If you are an enthusiastic candidate, with the desire to become part of a driven and highly professional team, click on "Apply for this job."
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