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Aurecon

Senior Urban Planner

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Aurecon
Aurecon provides engineering, design, and advisory services across various sectors globally.
Experienced Urban Planner with knowledge in land use planning, approvals, and environmental assessment to manage and advise on infrastructure and precinct developments. Strong leadership, networking, and project delivery skills required.
16d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
8,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Advisory
Asset Management
Digital Engineering
Sustainability and Climate Change
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Buildings
Water Resources
Industrial
Energy
Utilities
Heavy Civil
Marine
Role
What you would be doing
client delivery
fee proposals
team guidance
stakeholder engagement
integrated solutions
technical reporting
  • Engage with internal and external clients, providing practical and strategic advice that meets their needs
  • Lead projects by preparing fee proposals and tender submissions, assessing and reporting on technical documentation, managing sub-consultants, and guiding multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes
  • Collaborate across Aurecon to leverage our technical expertise and deliver integrated planning solutions
  • Build on your stakeholder relationships and networks to achieve positive results for clients and generate new opportunities
What you bring
communication
mentoring
project management
project phases
presentation
strategic advice
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and advice
  • The ability to build strong client and team relationships, with an interest in mentoring others
  • Solid project management skills, with experience delivering projects on time and within budget, while managing multiple priorities
  • Experience across project phases, particularly in planning, feasibility, approvals and project management
  • Strong communication, problem-solving and presentation skills to work across diverse sectors
  • Proven ability to provide planning advice for complex projects, with clear understanding of approval timeframes and their alignment with project delivery programs
  • Skills in identifying planning opportunities, constraints and approval pathways for infrastructure projects
  • Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams
  • A degree in urban or environmental planning, urban design, or a related field
  • Advanced understanding of Commonwealth, State, and local government decision drivers to inform planning and environmental approvals
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients, stakeholders, and decision-makers
Benefits
  • Share your knowledge and experience to support the development of others, with opportunities to take on a people leadership role
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • no specific details found regarding background checks in the job description.
Company
Overview
  • Founded with a commitment to delivering world-class engineering and design solutions.
  • Aurecon blends technical expertise with creative problem-solving, driving projects in complex and challenging environments.
  • Known for transforming ideas into tangible outcomes, with projects spanning across sectors like infrastructure, energy, and water resources.
  • They specialize in creating innovative solutions for large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects that redefine cities, industries, and communities.
  • Aurecon has made a lasting impact on global projects such as landmark bridges, smart cities, and renewable energy developments.
  • Focused on bringing sustainable change, their projects often explore the intersections of cutting-edge technology and practical design.
  • The company's influence spans across both established and emerging markets, with a particular strength in the transport and utilities sectors.
  • Aurecon is celebrated for their collaborative approach, working alongside clients to turn visions into lasting legacies.
Culture + Values
  • We foster human achievement through excellence, innovation and collaboration
  • We celebrate diversity and respect others by acting with integrity and honesty
  • We work to build a vibrant and brighter future for all
  • Create a legacy: We engineer for life, serving society to create a positive legacy
  • Be playful with serious intent: Our curiosity, creative energy and flair help our clients shape the future
  • Believe it. Say it. Do it: We help our clients make the world a better place through focus, discipline and commitment to excellence
  • Make the complex simple: We are sense‑makers to our clients in the face of complexity
  • Be nimble: We make the most of opportunities brought about by fast‑changing client and community needs
  • Master your craft: Our heritage and experience give us the right to innovate and stretch the boundaries of the possible
Environment + Sustainability
>33% reduction
Carbon Emissions Reduction
The company has achieved a significant reduction in its carbon emissions across operations since 2018.
20 million tonnes
CO₂ Abatement
The company has advised clients on reducing 20 million tonnes of annual Scope 1 and 2 CO₂ emissions.
70 Mt annually
Heavy-Industry CO₂ Abatement
The company participates in initiatives aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions in heavy industry on a large scale.
Three years
Sustainability Recognition
The company has been named 'Sustainability Leader' in its sector by AFR for three consecutive years.
  • Support decarbonisation of Australia’s energy infrastructure, e.g., Transgrid’s HumeLink (~360 km transmission lines)
  • Signatory to the UN Global Compact and participant in Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative for heavy-industry CO₂ abatement (~70 Mt annually)
Inclusion & Diversity
28+ Countries
Global Workforce Diversity
Employees work across multiple countries and speak numerous languages, reflecting the company’s global presence.
2019
LGBTI+ Inclusion Milestone
The company achieved rainbow-tick certification in New Zealand, symbolizing its commitment to LGBTI+ inclusion.
150% Salary
Parental Leave Support
Primary carers receive enhanced salary support during parental leave to aid in their return to work.
  • Celebrates diversity and respects others by acting with integrity and honesty embedded in values.
  • Global D&I governance via ANZ Council plus regional committees representing gender, age, cultural diversity, First Peoples and disability.
  • Ascend program: leadership advancement for high-potential women (multiple participants to date).
  • Domestic & Family Violence guidelines including leave and financial support.
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