Senior Consultant - Planning

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're on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Consultant to join our Perth office! Leveraging your technical expertise and proven skills, you'll support our clients by offering sound statutory and strategic urban planning advice and insights. As a senior planner, you will lead and contribute to the delivery of high-impact land use planning and policy projects, both for public sector and private clients. As a Senior Consultant, every day is different!  You'll make an impact by:

• Leading and contributing to the preparation of strategic land use planning projects, including growth strategies, precinct structure plans, employment and housing studies and supporting technical inputs.
• Providing high-quality planning analysis and advice informed by current government policies, regional and local priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Collaborating with internal and external multidisciplinary teams, including specialists in the fields of economics, urban design, transport, infrastructure advisory, community planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Preparing and reviewing reports, delivering presentations and public-facing documents that communicate complex planning concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality.
• Coaching and developing individuals within the team.

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 bring different strengths and passions with them.  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.
• Ideally minimum 3 years' experience within an Urban Planning consulting-firm based environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with track record preparing complex planning reports and delivering presentations.
• Strong knowledge of strategic and statutory planning, and related legislation, ideally gained in a consultancy or local/State government environment.
• Proficient appreciation and understanding of strategic 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? 
As a member of our team, you will have the benefit of:

• Working in environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer (recognised through EOCGE, WGEA and AWEI).
• 18 weeks parental leave policy;
• Working in a truly flexible workplace, while maintaining strong client support and engagement.
• Active mentorship, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
• Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
• Carefully curated learning and development and mentoring programs;
• Opportunities to participate in industry events, breakfasts, lunches, presentations, B2Bs and industry working groups across the State and nationally.
• Working on city-shaping projects alongside the best in the industry, and across all sectors, including opportunities for involvement in national-led projects.
• Regular and consistent feedback program as well as annual reviews. 
• Opportunity to work closely with Directors;
• Monthly and annual awards for staff performance;
• Opportunity to participate in our employee remuneration bonus scheme program;
• Weekly breakfast and fruit and monthly team lunches.

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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