Urban Planner - Senior Consultant

at  Aurecon Group

Want to bring ideas to life?
You’re in the right place. We’ve been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. So why choose Aurecon? It really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything – from the local community to the sustainability of our clients’ businesses – to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?
How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?
As our new Senior Urban Planner, you’ll work with and be supported by a team of highly skilled specialists. You will play an integral part in a team that ‘bring ideas to life’ for our clients across the energy, government, transport, land and water and built environment sectors. The Urban Planning team has a diverse offering of both statutory and strategic activities, and work alongside our Engineering, Precincts, Integrated Design and Digital teams.
The role is QLD based and can be located within any of the following locations: Brisbane, Gladstone and Mackay.

Here are the key things you’ll do:

• Provide urban planning advisory and consulting services to public and private clients,
• Lead and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team for medium to large scale infrastructure projects, in particular statutory approvals, strategic planning advisory services, structure and site master planning, due diligence and feasibility studies,
• Effectively manage project programs, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes,
• Collaboratively work with other parts of Aurecon as necessary to leverage Aurecon’s technical ability and depth to deliver planning advisory work,
• Navigate through complex technical and legislative requirements, frameworks, and approval pathways,
• Exercise outstanding interpersonal skills to develop relationships with a wide range of clients and critical internal and external stakeholders.

How will your future be shaped by us?
Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.
You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan – our fourth edition since 2014.
On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. When it comes to your development, you’ll be a part of our Advisory Development Academy, and have the option to build your technical mastery in the Aurecon Design Academy which earns you a Graduate Certificate in Design Management from the prestigious RMIT University. Plus, you’ll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, leadership training and our Career Hub. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.
What are we looking for from you?
You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.
We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

Alongside your relevant qualification in Urban Planning or equivalent experience, you’ll also have:

• Demonstrated working experience in a similar position,
• Knowledge and experience in the QLD statutory planning framework is required,
• A demonstrated ability to prepare well written documents and planning advice for infrastructure and land use projects,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at various levels and maintain positive team relationships,
• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to motivate and guide multidisciplinary teams is desirable,
• Previous experience in infrastructure planning, statutory approvals and project management will be viewed favourably.

Think you know Aurecon? You may be surprised.
Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you’ll probably know lots of our award-winning projects. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland? That was us too. And the Tseung Kwan O Interchange in Hong Kong? You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you’ll be joining a community working together to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.
Ready to bring ideas to life?
Then please apply. Remember, it’s you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at www.aurecongroup.com or you can apply right now.

• Provide urban planning advisory and consulting services to public and private clients,
• Lead and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team for medium to large scale infrastructure projects, in particular statutory approvals, strategic planning advisory services, structure and site master planning, due diligence and feasibility studies,
• Effectively manage project programs, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes,
• Collaboratively work with other parts of Aurecon as necessary to leverage Aurecon’s technical ability and depth to deliver planning advisory work,
• Navigate through complex technical and legislative requirements, frameworks, and approval pathways,
• Exercise outstanding interpersonal skills to develop relationships with a wide range of clients and critical internal and external stakeholders