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The Urban Planner

Lead role provides critical support to colleagues and leaders in delivering high‑quality urban planning outcomes across a diverse pipeline of city‑shaping projects throughout Australia and New Zealand. You will play a leading role in shaping strategic planning initiatives across infrastructure, precincts, transport, energy, and regeneration projects. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will help deliver integrated, evidence‑based solutions that respond to complex urban challenges and client needs.

The Opportunity - Lead and contribute to strategic urban planning projects, including precinct strategies, masterplans, policy development, and advisory work - Apply strong knowledge of the QLD planning system to deliver planning studies, statutory pathways, feasibility assessments, and due diligence - Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated outcomes across transport, sustainability, infrastructure, economics, and urban design - Develop high‑quality, evidence‑based reports, strategic advice, and planning documentation for clients and stakeholders - Build and manage client relationships while supporting business development through proposals, tenders, and identifying new opportunities Is this role right for you?

- 10+ years of experience in urban and strategic planning, precinct planning, or related advisory roles - Strong expertise in the QLD planning system, including policy,



approval pathways, and government priorities - Demonstrated ability to deliver complex planning projects, with excellent analytical, report writing, and communication skills - Experience working in multidisciplinary environments, with strong collaboration and project management capabilities - Proficiency in spatial and analytical tools such as GIS and Excel, with the ability to translate data into clear planning insights What we offer you We offer competitive, fair, and equitable pay, a total reward package recognising each member’s contribution, ample learning opportunities, and benefits that support health and wellbeing. Profit share is part of our reward model.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Arup is an equal chance employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates.

Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

📌 Lead Urban Planner (Brisbane City)
🏢 Arup
📍 Brisbane City