Urbis is a dynamic consultancy that empowers passionate problem solvers to shape meaningful and sustainable cities, communities, and futures. Our team of experts creates innovative solutions for clients seeking fresh thinking and approach.
We value our employees and support their best selves through various programs, including salary continuance insurance, work-life balance initiatives, generous parental leave policies, and health wellbeing programs. Our commitment to inclusion is genuine and recognizes the importance of accessibility for all employees.
Our employer choice status acknowledges our dedication to gender equality, with AWEI Bronze Employer recognition. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
The opportunity awaits a senior consultant to join our Perth office, leveraging technical expertise and proven skills to support clients with sound statutory and strategic urban planning advice. This role will contribute to high-impact land use planning policy projects primarily for public sector clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and lead strategic land use planning projects, including growth strategies, precinct plans, and employment housing studies, supporting technical inputs.
* Provide high-quality planning analysis and advice informed by current government policies, regional, and local priorities, as well as stakeholder needs.
* Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams, including specialists in economics, urban design, transport infrastructure, and advisory community planning, and stakeholder engagement.
* Prepare and review reports, presentations, and public-facing documents, communicating complex planning concepts clearly and persuasively.
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.
* Coach and develop individuals and teams appropriately.
About You
* You hold tertiary qualifications in urban, regional, or town planning-related disciplines.
* Ideally, you have at least 3 years' experience in an urban planning role.
* Strong knowledge of strategic planning legislation and ideally gained from consultancy or local/state government environments.
* Proficient appreciation and understanding of strategic policies and processes, as well as their influences.
* Proficient appreciation and understanding of impacts and issues affecting land use development.
Why Join Us?
As a member of our team, you'll benefit from:
* An inclusive and flexible workplace that welcomes diversity and equal opportunity employment.
* 18 weeks' parental leave policy.
* A truly flexible workplace that maintains strong client support and engagement.
* Active mentorship and development of career goals and support achieving them.
* Ongoing investment in training, with an annual training budget.
* Carefully curated learning and mentoring programs.
* Opportunities to participate in industry events, breakfasts, lunches, presentations, B2Bs, industry working groups statewide and nationally.
* Working on city-shaping projects alongside the best industry across sectors.
* Daily breakfast fruit and monthly team lunches.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Urbis, we encourage everyone to share their unique views, shaped by their individual identity. We proudly recognize and champion workplace inclusion, professional services, peers, ages, cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.
If you need accommodations, please inform us upon initial connection.
How to Apply?
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