About the job
Graduate Urban Designer
We're seeking a Graduate Urban Designer to join our Cities & Precincts team in our Carlton Practice. This role supports senior urban designers, architects, and project leaders in the planning, design, and delivery of large-scale urban and precinct projects, contributing to city-shaping work that delivers high-quality, people-focused outcomes.
The role involves working collaboratively across disciplines to assist with urban analysis, concept design, spatial frameworks, and documentation across multiple project stages. You'll contribute to projects ranging from strategic urban frameworks and masterplans through to built-form integration and public realm outcomes, supporting our Practice's mission
to design places where people and communities can thrive
. As such you will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects across Australia, Fiji, Indonesia, and Africa.
This position is an integral part of our Cities & Precincts team and offers an excellent opportunity for graduates to build skills across all phases of project delivery within a supportive, design-led studio environment.
Qualifications and Skills Required
* Accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Planning, or a related built environment discipline
Skills & Experience
* Working knowledge of urban design principles, practices, and theory
* Understanding of Australian planning systems, statutory controls, and urban policy frameworks
* Foundational knowledge of architecture and building typologies as they relate to urban outcomes
* Basic understanding of infrastructure, transport, landscape, and sustainability at an urban scale
* Ability to undertake site and precinct analysis, including environmental, social, and built context
* Ability to communicate urban design ideas through drawings, diagrams, and written material
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines
* 1 year of commercial experience (advantageous)
Software Skills
* AutoCAD and/or Revit
* SketchUp
* Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)
* Microsoft Office Suite
Key Personal Attributes
* Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
* Clear, professional communication and a respectful, inclusive approach
* Initiative and resourcefulness when working independently or within a team
* Enthusiasm, curiosity, and a proactive approach to learning
* Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
* Organised and adaptable, with the ability to work within time and resource constraints
What we can offer
* Opportunity to work on exciting new large-scale urban and precinct projects
* Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
* Continued Professional Development
* Paid Parental Leave (Primary & Secondary Care)
* B Corp and Certified Carbon Neutral Practice
* Commitment to Designing with Country and sustainability
* Social events and studio culture initiatives
All candidates must have full work rights in Australia to be considered for this role.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and portfolio to be considered.
About CHC
For over 60 years, ClarkeHopkinsClarke has worked to create designs that connect people and celebrate community. With studios in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, our award-winning team of over 180 professionals has delivered projects with genuine social impact across eight key sectors, including cities and precincts, community and culture, commercial and workplace, health, residential, retail and hospitality, and seniors living and care.
We are a carbon-neutral practice and currently the highest-rated B Corp architectural firm in Australia, recognised for meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. ClarkeHopkinsClarke is built on strong principles, and we seek people who share our values.
Diversity Statement
ClarkeHopkinsClarke is a B Corp and an equal opportunity employer. We understand and value the diversity people bring to our team and strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ communities.