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Job Description
About Company: Urbis
Urbis is a dedicated organization focused on shaping the future of cities and communities. They are committed to providing high-quality advice and innovative solutions to their clients, actively contributing to complex and meaningful projects that shape the urban landscape. Urbis fosters a spirited, collaborative culture and believes in the power of collaboration and innovation to create vibrant, sustainable communities for future generations.
Job Description: Student Program – Planning & Engagement Team
This program offers unique opportunities for talented students to gain valuable experience and make a tangible impact on real-world initiatives within Urbis’s Planning team across its national offices. Student roles provide the flexibility of working 3-4 days per week, allowing seamless integration with academic studies.
Available Roles:
Urbis is currently hiring for the following student positions:
• Assistant Planner (National)
• Assistant Planner – Smart & Sustainable Places (NSW only)
• Social Planning Assistant (NSW only)
• Engagement Assistant (NSW & VIC only)
General Responsibilities (as part of the broader Planning Team, applicable to all roles):
• Support team members with client requests and project requirements, escalating to senior staff when needed.
• Build relationships with peers in other Business Units.
• Learn technical aspects of planning and engagement projects, including research, analysis, and stakeholder management.
• Present and communicate research findings and data solutions internally.
• Work on multi-disciplinary projects, meeting specifications, deadlines, and budgets.
• Prepare weekly timesheets and input to monthly accounts.
• Contribute to a safe workplace and comply with health, safety, and wellbeing policies.
Specific Role Responsibilities:
• As an Assistant Planner, you will:
• Support the Planning team with information administration, report generation, and research tasks.
• Review planning scheme amendments and monitor retail applications.
• Assist with planning advice to clients.
• As an Assistant Planner (Smart & Sustainable Places), you will:
• Support the Smart & Sustainable Places team with best practice sustainability, smart city and innovation outcomes for city shaping.
• Assist with preparing sustainability strategies and ESD reports.
• Assist with preparing inputs into smart places strategies and digital connectivity policy advice.
• As a Social Planning Assistant, you will:
• Assist the Social Planning team with social impact assessments, sustainability planning, and community needs assessments.
• Support multi-disciplinary projects and manage client relationships.
• As an Engagement Assistant, you will:
• Support the Engagement team in delivering stakeholder and community engagement strategies.
• Prepare proposals, facilitate focus groups, and draft communications materials.
About You (Required Candidate Profile):
• Currently studying a relevant degree (e.g., Regional and Urban/Town Planning, Engineering, Communications, Sociology, Human Geography).
• Proven skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Effective report writing skills.
• Passionate, hardworking, and a great fit for Urbis’s spirited, collaborative culture.
Benefits:
Urbis offers an array of perks, including:
• An active social calendar and a vibrant work atmosphere.
• Prime office locations.
• A dynamic and agile working environment, providing flexibility and resources to excel.
Training, Development & Rotations:
The internship program combines practical learning with academic studies, significantly enhancing professional growth. Interns will:
• Work on diverse projects and collaborate with industry leaders.
• Be embedded within the Planning & Engagement team, participating in distinct rotations.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of various teams and facets within the organization, empowering them with industry experience.
Eligibility Note:
• Applicants must have valid working rights in Australia.
• Applicants must be studying throughout the duration of the internship to be eligible for the program.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should click on “Apply for this job” and submit the following:
• Your Resume.
• Your Most Recent Academic Transcript.
• A Cover Letter addressing the following specific questions:
• Which role are you applying for and in which location?
• What has attracted you to apply for the Student Program at Urbis?
• Which university subjects relating to planning or engagement did you find most enjoyable, and why?