Consultant - Planning
Urbis
Urbis provides urban planning, design, and policy advice to shape cities and communities.
Provide statutory and strategic urban planning advice for public sector projects.
10 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Urban Planning
Architecture
Design
Environmental Consulting
Project Management
Transport Planning
Economic Development
Landscape Architecture
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy & Renewables
Infrastructure
Residential
Commercial
Retail
Government
Education
Role
Description
project delivery
planning analysis
land use
stakeholder engagement
report preparation
team collaboration
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality.
- Working on city-shaping projects alongside the best in the industry, and across all sectors.
- Provide high-quality planning analysis and advice informed by current government policies, regional and local priorities and stakeholder needs.
- Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams, including specialists in the fields of economics, urban design, transport, infrastructure advisory, community planning and stakeholder engagement.
- Contribute 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.
- Prepare and review reports, presentations and public-facing documents that communicate complex planning concepts clearly and persuasively.
Requirements
statutory
1-2 yrs
land use
legislation
planning degree
urban planning
- Proficient appreciation and understanding of statutory policies, processes and influences.
- Ideally minimum 1 - 2 years' experience within an Urban Planning firm based environment.
- Proficient appreciation and understanding of impacts and issues affecting land use and development.
- Sound knowledge of statutory planning, and related legislation, ideally gained in a consultancy or local/State government environment.
- Regular and consistent feedback program as well as annual reviews.
- Holds tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Town Planning or a related discipline.
Benefits
- Carefully curated learning and Development and mentoring programs;
- Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
- 18 weeks parental leave policy;
- Opportunity to work closely with Directors;
- Active mentorship, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
- Opportunity to participate in our employee remuneration bonus scheme program;
- Opportunities to participate in industry events, breakfasts, lunches, presentations, B2Bs and industry working groups across the State and Nationally..
- Daily breakfast and fruit, monthly team lunches.
- Monthly and annual awards for staff performance;
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1961
Year Founded
The consultancy was established in 1961 and has been shaping urban environments since then.
- Assists in shaping cities by offering innovative solutions in planning, design, and policy development.
- Works with public and private sector clients, transforming projects that impact communities.
- Focuses on sustainable design, contributing to high-profile developments across Australia.
- Typical projects include city master planning, urban regeneration, transport infrastructure, and environmental assessments.
- Reputation for delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects, bringing together expert teams across various sectors.
- Strong presence across Australia, with offices in multiple major cities.
Culture + Values
- Proudly picky in selecting people with passion, potential and talent.
- Value fun, balance and connection through regular social activities, celebratory events and a wellbeing programme.
- Encourage people to connect personal values to the vision of bettering communities via programmes like mentor program, give back committee, national sustainability, reconciliation action plan, sponsorship in leadership, volunteer leave, art committee.
- Support authenticity and diversity of ideas—‘bring your spark’—creating space where everyone feels they belong.
- Offer flexible working options, trusting autonomy and enabling people to live on their terms.
- Collaborative—not competitive—environment where knowledge sharing, communication across service offerings and working as a team is a priority.
Environment + Sustainability
Mid-2023 Carbon Neutral
Climate Active Certification
Achieved carbon neutrality for business operations six months ahead of FY23 end.
25% Emissions Reduction
Carbon Reduction Target
Committed to reducing net emissions by 25% by 2029 with a strategic plan in place.
3 GW Renewable Energy
Projects Delivered
Delivered over 3 gigawatts of renewable energy projects through partnerships with public and private sectors.
1.2B People Target
Smart Places Planning
Supports smart places planning for 1.2 billion people by 2030 as part of sustainability services.
- Actions taken include buying 100% renewable energy where available, green building measures in offices, reduced corporate fleet, procuring carbon-neutral products, limiting air travel, and offsetting remaining emissions via projects like Rimba Raya reforestation.
- Supports clients in sustainability through services such as net zero and decarbonisation strategies, ESG advisory and reporting, energy transition advisory, circular economy, sustainable portfolio management, social sustainability.
Inclusion & Diversity
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