Senior Consultant - Urban Planning

About Urbis

Urbis is a people-centered organization dedicated to supporting teams, clients, and communities to create meaningful and sustainable urban environments. We are recognized for innovative approaches in city-shaping projects and focus on positively impacting both our industry and the communities we serve. Employees benefit from salary continuance insurance, work-life balance initiatives, health and wellbeing programs, and generous parental leave policies inclusive of primary and secondary carers, covering adoption, surrogacy, and foster care.

Urbis holds prestigious recognitions such as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE), supported by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), and is a Bronze Employer with the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), underscoring our commitment to genuine inclusion and accessibility.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive Senior Consultant for our Gold Coast office. This pivotal role demands expert knowledge in urban planning to deliver regulatory and strategic planning advice. As a senior member, you will spearhead high-impact land use planning and policy projects across private and public sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in preparing development applications such as Material Change of Use, Reconfiguration of Land, Ministerial Infrastructure Designations, Variation Applications, and contribute planning expertise to growth strategies, precinct plans, employment and housing studies.
• Deliver detailed planning analysis and advisory services grounded in contemporary government policies, regional/local priorities, market changes, and stakeholder requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams including economics, urban design, transport, infrastructure advisory, community planning, and stakeholder engagement specialists.
• Prepare and evaluate comprehensive reports, presentations, and public communications that simplify complex urban planning concepts.
• Ensure project delivery meets deadlines, stays within budget, and maintains quality standards.
• Provide mentorship and professional development guidance to team members when appropriate.

Candidate Profile

• Possesses tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Town Planning or a related field.
• Has preferably at least five years of experience within an urban planning consultancy setting.
• Demonstrates robust knowledge of strategic and statutory planning informed by relevant legislation, gained ideally through consultancy or local/state government roles.
• Has a thorough understanding of statutory planning policies, processes, and their implications.
• Possesses insight into land-use impacts and development challenges.

Employee Benefits

• An inclusive and diverse workplace culture that supports flexibility and equal opportunity, reflected in EOCGE, WGEA, and AWEI accreditations.
• Generous parental leave policy of 18 weeks.
• Flexible working arrangements balanced with strong client engagement.
• Active mentorship programs and ongoing career development support.
• Annual training budgets for continuous learning and development.
• Opportunities to engage in industry events and networking across state and national levels.
• Participation in high-profile urban projects alongside leading professionals.
• Regular feedback programs and annual performance reviews.
• Close collaboration opportunities with senior leadership and Directors.
• Recognition programs including monthly and annual staff awards.
• Employee bonus schemes based on remuneration performance.
• Daily provision of breakfast and fruit with monthly team lunches.

Commitment to Inclusion

Urbis fosters a culture where every individual can express their unique perspectives shaped by diverse backgrounds. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, cultural identities (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Accommodations can be arranged upon request during recruitment.