Consultant - Future State Urban Strategy

About the role

Urbis, a multidisciplinary urban consultancy, is hiring a Consultant for its Future State team, which sits at the intersection of insight, strategy and place. The team supports public and private sector clients in defining problems and making informed decisions about the future of cities, precincts and places through evidence-based strategies and collaborative engagement. The position is based in the Brisbane or Melbourne FSI team.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate complex urban, social, economic and place-based questions through research, benchmarking, data analysis and stakeholder insight.
• Structure problems, identify patterns and opportunities across disciplines and sources of evidence.
• Turn insight into strategy, developing place visions, strategic frameworks, recommendations and implementation pathways.
• Communicate ideas in concise reports, presentations, diagrams and narratives.
• Contribute to project teams, workshops and client discussions, and support project delivery with senior strategists and Directors.
• Maintain client and stakeholder relationships and contribute to tenders, proposals and business development.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Design, Economics, Geography, Planning or Property, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years' experience in a similar role; prior consultancy or another fast-paced professional services environment is essential.
• Curiosity about cities and place, and proven understanding of regional and urban issues such as economics, urban planning, transport and property development.
• Ability to synthesise complexity, recognise patterns and turn evidence into clear recommendations.
• Collaborative, inquisitive and confident working with ambiguity.

Required skills

• Strong research and analytical capability.
• Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills.
• Digital curiosity and use of data and emerging technology.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements and leave policies.
• Learning support through courses in the Academy and access to inspiring leaders.
• GiveBack program, volunteer days, cultural leave exchange, team-building and inclusion groups.