Urbis is people focused, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities.
We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects.
Our mission is to help create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities.
Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), and active participants in the Federal Career Revive Initiative which supports the attraction and retention of women returning to work after a career break.
We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be.
Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact while gaining incredible industry experience and broad-ranging exposure to the most exciting work.
Urbis, Shaping futures your way!
The opportunity: We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Consultant to join our well-established and fast-growing national Social Planning team, with the new role to be based in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane.
The goal of the Social Planning team is to support Urbis' corporate, government, and not-for-profit clients to design and plan for better social outcomes through their projects – for long-term social value creation.
As a Senior Consultant in the Social Planning team, you will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of the social challenges and opportunities facing cities and communities to inform social and strategic planning outcomes.
You will be able to demonstrate interest and expertise in the following capability areas:
Social impact assessments (SIA) Social baseline analysis Safety and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Social infrastructure and community needs assessments Social sustainability strategies and client advisory You will: Project manage a range of social planning projects for diverse clients and across diverse markets Conduct primary and secondary research comprising qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis of ABS and other publicly available data, literature and evidence reviews, social and public policy analysis, and community engagement.
Monitor and review best practice trends across a range of social planning and social value issues e.g., social and affordable housing.
Deliver high-quality social planning projects across a range of land use types including residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and renewable energy – with the support of senior team members.
Respond quickly and communicate in a clear, concise and transparent manner to internal and external clients.
Prepare written reports using accessible language and graphics to communicate complex information succinctly.
Prepare draft proposals, tenders, and submissions for projects.
Work to specification and deadlines, and within commercial parameters – as a competent project manager.
About You: Tertiary qualifications in a relevant social science discipline (e.g., sociology, human geography, anthropology, social planning).
A minimum of 4 years' experience and evidenced competence in the application of social science research methods and/or SIA practice.
A minimum of 4 years' experience in social planning and/or social sustainability is desirable, ideally gained in a consultancy or local council environment.
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 an enthusiastic candidate, with the desire to become part of a driven and highly professional team, click on "Apply for this job."
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