Senior Communications Consultant at Urbis in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

voice coaching

media partnerships

media outreach

thought leadership

campaign development

integrated comms

Coach and provide actionable insights to lift the ‘bolder voice' capability of our Directors and Associate Directors including presentations, media engagement, video, written and verbal communication.
Support the Senior Communications Manager to manage and optimise industry partnership relationships with a focus on maximising partnership benefits
Grow and leverage external media relationships to maximise our share of voice in relevant media outlets as well as leveraging Urbis-owned channels (website, social, events) and external channels (media, sponsorship etc)
Support production and drive promotion of thought leadership content; collaborate with key stakeholders and Business Development colleagues to ensure strategic alignment and build engagement with target clients/markets
Leading the development and delivery of integrated communications campaigns to drive strategic market positioning among target clients, sectors and talent

Requirements

5+ years

writing

editing

pr

tertiary degree

australian media

5+ years relevant communications experience and proven impact in a similar marketing, media / journalism, PR, / communications role
Authenticity to foster respect, trust and advocacy in all your work interactions
Innovation and creativity when solving complex problems
Experience working in professional services, business-to-business or aligned place and property sectors or Communications, PR or media agency with strong Australian media understanding, connections, and contacts is highly preferred
Proven capability to lead end-to-end development and delivery of communication campaign strategies that drive market profile, business growth, new markets / products
Confidence and decisiveness to drive high performance for yourself, others and our clients
Strong and fast-paced writing and editing skills, editorial knowledge and advisory, and ability to write engaging media releases and content for digital platforms
A tertiary qualification in Communications, Journalism, Arts, Public Relations or similar preferred

Benefits

Information not given or found

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

Articles

Our Projects

Careers at Urbis

About Urbis

Role

Description

voice coaching

media partnerships

media outreach

thought leadership

campaign development

integrated comms

Coach and provide actionable insights to lift the ‘bolder voice' capability of our Directors and Associate Directors including presentations, media engagement, video, written and verbal communication.
Support the Senior Communications Manager to manage and optimise industry partnership relationships with a focus on maximising partnership benefits
Grow and leverage external media relationships to maximise our share of voice in relevant media outlets as well as leveraging Urbis-owned channels (website, social, events) and external channels (media, sponsorship etc)
Support production and drive promotion of thought leadership content; collaborate with key stakeholders and Business Development colleagues to ensure strategic alignment and build engagement with target clients/markets
Leading the development and delivery of integrated communications campaigns to drive strategic market positioning among target clients, sectors and talent

Requirements

5+ years

writing

editing

pr

tertiary degree

australian media

5+ years relevant communications experience and proven impact in a similar marketing, media / journalism, PR, / communications role
Authenticity to foster respect, trust and advocacy in all your work interactions
Innovation and creativity when solving complex problems
Experience working in professional services, business-to-business or aligned place and property sectors or Communications, PR or media agency with strong Australian media understanding, connections, and contacts is highly preferred
Proven capability to lead end-to-end development and delivery of communication campaign strategies that drive market profile, business growth, new markets / products
Confidence and decisiveness to drive high performance for yourself, others and our clients
Strong and fast-paced writing and editing skills, editorial knowledge and advisory, and ability to write engaging media releases and content for digital platforms
A tertiary qualification in Communications, Journalism, Arts, Public Relations or similar preferred

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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

Articles

Our Projects

Careers at Urbis

About Urbis