The Opportunity:
Are you ready to make a real impact on the future of our cities? At Urbis, we’re investing in the next generation of urban development leaders, shaping vibrant and sustainable communities. If you’re an ambitious early-career professional who wants to make real impact in shaping Australia’s cities, this opportunity is your launchpad.

As an Assistant Development manager, you will:

• Drive development impact that delivers lasting value
• Build your network of major developers, government leaders and community stakeholders
• Drive urban policy, planning, and innovation to influence Australian property developments
• Gain mentorship, multi-sector project exposure, and pathways to senior advisory roles.

WHO WE ARE:

Urbis is 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.
Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.

• Planning, implementing, and delivering innovative projects, ensuring top-notch quality and governance.
• Developing and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with key clients, acting as their primary point of contact.
• Providing high-level strategic advice on project feasibility, risk management, and optimisation, aligning project goals with broader business objectives.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, contributing to proposal development and pitch presentations.
• Leading and mentoring junior team members, fostering their professional growth and promoting a collaborative team culture.
• Overseeing project budgets, ensuring financial targets are met and conducting financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensuring all projects comply with relevant regulations and standards, identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Staying abreast of industry trends and best practices, implementing innovative solutions to enhance project delivery.
• Engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, including government agencies, developer, industry bodies, and community groups, facilitating workshops and consultations.
• Developing project outcomes, objectives and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and use data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with international teams and leverage global expertise, managing cross-border projects and navigating diverse regulatory environments.