Future State is the strategic advisory arm of Urbis – a market-leading consultancy that shapes the cities and communities of Australia for a better future. We operate at the intersection of policy and commerce to help government and business leaders improve the performance of cities and harness their potential as engines of sustainable prosperity. Future State is composed of experienced strategy, economic and policy consultants helping executives and public officials diagnose multidimensional challenges, identify trends that will shape the future of cities and society, and unlock bold moves that will create positive and lasting change.The opportunity:Future State is scaling rapidly, buoyed by successful major high profile engagements – advising governments to shape and deliver the 2032 Olympic legacy strategy, deliver integrated land use and transport precincts, support regions as they transform their economies, and partnering with a major corporate to navigate Australia's energy transition. We are looking for exceptional people to work with us to help our clients tackle the big challenges facing cities and regions across Australia and abroad. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Consultant who can bring rich and diverse thinking to our Melbourne office to support our national team.You will:Support delivery of exciting and complex strategy and advisory projects for governments, leading corporates and important civic-sector entities on strategic issues ranging from precinct and city strategy, innovation ecosystems, economic development and business and investment strategies. As a strategic advisory consultant, you will help clients to establish critical visions, design policy, prepare businesses cases. The engagements will be diverse – one day formulating a human capital and innovation roadmap for a national government, another developing a precinct optimisation and governance framework, another devising a purpose-led strategy for a major property portfolio.You will also:Engage directly with key clients on their most important and pressing challenges.Apply your knowledge and expertise to inform analysis, design, and delivery of client solutions.Support day-to-day execution of client engagements and deliverables, including workshop facilitation, team and client management.Draw on and integrate Urbis' broader technical capabilities from our other national and international offices.Contribute valuable insights to improve project outcomes.Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.Prepare thought leadership that is insightful, innovative, and engaging.Positively challenge existing practices and/or viewpoints to improve systems, processes and advice to advance the quality and efficiency of our work.Contribute to developing and fostering client relationships.Effectively delegate to others by providing clear instructions, context and guidance.Identify opportunities to work across teams/business units to solve client issues.Support market and business development activities.Demonstrate commercial discipline and consistency through compliance with company policy and process and performance expectations.About you:We are open to candidates coming from diverse backgrounds with a preference for consulting, policy, economics, urban geography and strategy. To be successful in this role you will have a minimum of 4-5 years' experience with at least several of the following competencies:Tertiary qualifications with a preference for economics, business, public policy or urban strategy-related disciplines.Previous consulting or government policy experience is highly regarded.Emerging experience presenting to audiences and influencing outcomes.Genuine passion about the big issues facing regions, cities and communities.Broad understanding of either strategy, economic and land use principles and methodologies/frameworks and ability to apply them.Ability to articulate rationale of analysis and concluding insights through quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.Comprehensive ability to prepare and present data and information in written, visual and verbal formats with a degree of autonomy in MS Office suite and PowerPoint.Ability to influence outcomes through informed and decisive communication.Proven experience in creating value and providing high quality service for clients.Highly curious with a growth mindset and proactive approach to problem solving.Ability to review and synthesise background information, undertake research, and develop insights to inform strategic advice.Ability to prioritise and manage multiple commitments and competing demands.Ability to manage and develop team members and to role model resilience, relatable professionalism, drive and focus.Why Urbis?Urbis is committed to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and diverse work environment.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and those returning to work after a career break.By joining us you will receive many benefits including:Salary continuance insurance, a generous parental leave policy, health & wellbeing programs and much more.Active mentorship by the best in the business, development of career goals and support in achieving them.Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.Monthly morning teas and regular social events to celebrate professional and personal wins.Across all our sectors, you will play a part in shaping cities and communities. Bring your spark, and shape futures your way.How to Apply?If you are excited about this position, with the desire to become part of a driven and highly professional team, click on "Apply for this job." All other enquiries please contact us on ****** Recruitment Agencies - thank you for thinking of us. We do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible, however, if we find that we do need agency assistance, we'll be in touch.#J-18808-Ljbffr
