Urban Planning Consultant

About us. 

Urbis is more than just a consultancy.   We are 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.

The opportunity & how you will make an impact. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant to join our highly regarded Urban Planning team in Sydney! This role is ideal for an experienced planner who is passionate about shaping the future of NSW's cities and communities and thrives on solving complex planning challenges.

With a strong understanding of Sydney'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 Consultant within our NSW Planning team, every day is different!  You'll make an impact by:

• Contributing to the preparation of statutory land use land use planning projects, including development applications, land use studies, compliance assessments, highest and best use analysis, due diligence, precinct plans, and supporting technical inputs
• Providing high-quality planning analysis and advice informed by current government policies, regional and local priorities and stakeholder needs
• Contributing to multidisciplinary projects, working collaboratively with our inhouse economists, heritage planners, urban designers, social planners and transport planners
• Developing client relationships by building trust, providing quality advice and managing expectations
• Writing submissions, proposals and advice that accurately reflects the client's need

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:

• Holds tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Town Planning or a related discipline
• A minimum of 1 - 2 years' post graduate experience in Urban Planning 
• Sound knowledge of statutory planning, and related legislation, ideally gained in a consultancy or local/State government environment
• Proficient appreciation and understanding of statutory policies, processes and influences
• Proficient appreciation and understanding of impacts and issues affecting land use and development
• 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 will receive many benefits including:

• Salary continuance insurance, a generous 18 week parental leave policy, health & wellbeing programs and much more.
• Active mentorship by the best in the business, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
• Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
• Monthly morning teas and regular social events to celebrate professional and personal wins.

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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