Senior Consultant - Urban Planning (Gold Coast)

About the role

Urbis is looking for a Senior Consultant to join its Gold Coast office. You will support clients with sound statutory urban planning advice and insights, leading and contributing to high-impact land use planning and policy projects for private and public sector clients.

Key responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to Material Change of Use and ROL development applications, Ministerial Infrastructure Designations, Variation Applications, TLPIS and planning input into growth strategies, precinct plans, employment and housing studies.
• Provide planning analysis and advice based on current government policies, regional and local priorities, market trends and stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams covering economics, urban design, transport, infrastructure advisory, community planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare and review reports, presentations and public-facing documents.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget and to a high standard.
• Coach and develop team members where appropriate.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Ideally a minimum of 5 years' experience in an urban planning firm.
• Strong knowledge of strategic and statutory planning, ideally gained in a consultancy or local/state government setting.
• Understanding of statutory planning policies, processes and the impacts on land use and development.

What we offer

• Salary continuance insurance, health and wellbeing programs and a generous parental leave policy (18 weeks).
• A flexible workplace with active mentorship, career development and an annual training budget.
• Feedback programs, annual reviews, performance awards and a bonus scheme.
• Daily breakfast and fruit, monthly team lunches, and opportunities to attend industry events.

Applications are made through the Apply button on the listing.