Studio Urbano Sas is seeking a Head of Urban Design to lead transformative urban development projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and help shape the future of cities and communities across Australia.
This is a senior leadership opportunity to influence major urban design initiatives, collaborate with industry-leading professionals, and drive innovative solutions that improve the way people live, work, and connect.
Salary, Benefits & Perks
- Competitive executive salary package
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Hybrid work options
- Professional development and leadership training
- Career progression opportunities
- Paid annual leave and company benefits
- Employee wellness programs
- Collaborative and design-focused culture
- Opportunity to lead landmark urban development projects
Work Schedule
- Full-time permanent position
- Monday to Friday
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid work arrangements available
- Occasional travel for project meetings, site visits, and stakeholder engagement
About the Company
Studio Urbano Sas is committed to designing vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive urban environments. We work across a range of urban development, master planning, and placemaking projects that help shape thriving communities and future-ready cities.
Our team combines creativity, technical expertise, and strategic thinking to deliver innovative urban design solutions that create meaningful social, environmental, and economic outcomes.
Why Work With Us?
- Lead impactful urban design and city-shaping projects
- Influence strategic planning and development outcomes
- Collaborate with talented design, planning, and engineering professionals
- Enjoy creative autonomy and leadership visibility
- Access ongoing professional development opportunities
- Work in a supportive and innovative environment
- Contribute to sustainable and community-focused urban outcomes
Key Responsibilities
- Lead urban design strategy and project delivery
- Develop innovative master plans and urban design frameworks
- Oversee large-scale urban development and regeneration projects
- Guide design excellence across all project phases
- Manage multidisciplinary design and planning teams
- Collaborate with government agencies, developers, and stakeholders
- Lead community engagement and consultation activities
- Ensure projects align with planning policies and regulatory requirements
- Review and approve urban design concepts and proposals
- Drive sustainable, resilient, and people-focused design outcomes
- Present design strategies to clients and key stakeholders
- Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines
- Identify business development and project opportunities
- Mentor and develop urban design professionals
- Monitor emerging urban design trends and best practices
Responsibilities
- Urban design leadership
- Master planning
- Urban development strategy
- Place-making initiatives
- Community engagement
- Public realm design
- Design governance
- Strategic planning collaboration
- Stakeholder management
- Urban regeneration projects
- Development assessment
- Design review leadership
- Sustainability integration
- Project management
- Team leadership and mentoring
Skills
- Urban Design
- Master Planning
- Urban Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Place Making
- Public Realm Design
- Urban Regeneration
- Transit-Oriented Development
- Land Use Planning
- Site Planning
Design & Technical Skills
- Concept Design
- Design Review
- Urban Design Frameworks
- Development Planning
- Sustainable Design
- Environmental Planning
- Design Guidelines
- Spatial Planning
- Landscape Integration
- Design Documentation
Project & Development Skills
- Project Management
- Urban Development
- Development Assessment
- Feasibility Analysis
- Project Delivery
- Risk Management
- Budget Management
- Resource Planning
Stakeholder & Community Engagement Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Community Consultation
- Public Engagement
- Client Relationship Management
- Government Liaison
- Presentation Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Collaboration
Software & Industry Tools
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- SketchUp
- ArcGIS
- Revit
- Rhino
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Urban Design Visualisation Tools
Leadership Skills
- Team Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Strategic Thinking
- Decision Making
- Communication Skills
- Change Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in urban design, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or related fields
- Proven experience leading urban design projects and multidisciplinary teams
- Strong knowledge of urban planning principles, development processes, and design standards
- Experience working with government agencies, developers, and community stakeholders
- Strong project management and leadership capabilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Passion for sustainable and community-focused urban development
Pay: $188,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
