Help shape the infrastructure, assets and places of the future

We are growing our Strategic Advisory practice and are seeking expressions of interest from talented consultants and leaders who want to help governments, investors and organisations make better decisions about infrastructure, investment, assets, property and places.

Opportunities are available in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne at the following levels:

- Consultant
- Senior Consultant
- Associate Director
- Director

This is an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary urban consultancy and contribute to the continued growth of our Foresight, Strategy and Impact practice. You will work on complex, high-impact assignments that bring together economics, strategy, commercial thinking, infrastructure and investment advice, and deep knowledge of cities and places.

Urbis is a multidisciplinary urban consultancy focused on shaping cities and communities for a better future. Its Strategic Advisory capability supports governments, businesses and institutions to make carefully considered decisions at critical moments, drawing together inputs from across the wider Urbis business – including urban design, planning, economics, transport, property

The work you could be involved in

Depending on your experience, you may contribute to or lead assignments involving:

- Infrastructure economics, planning and investment strategy
- Strategic and detailed business cases
- Cost-benefit analysis and economic appraisal
- Infrastructure prioritisation, sequencing and investment roadmaps
- Asset strategy, portfolio optimisation and capital planning
- Precinct strategy, urban renewal and place transformation
- Urban economics,



property and development advisory
- Government property and infrastructure portfolio reviews
- Industry, regional and economic development
- Commercial and investment options analysis
- Financial, economic and demand modelling
- Funding, financing and value-capture assessments
- Strategic foresight, scenario planning and decision-making under uncertainty
- Climate-resilient and sustainable infrastructure investment

Our work spans the full decision-making lifecycle:

You will have the opportunity to work with government departments, infrastructure agencies, local governments, asset owners, investors, developers, universities and other major institutions.

Who we are looking for

We are interested in people who combine strong analytical or advisory capability with curiosity, sound judgement and a genuine interest in infrastructure, asset and place-based, investment that drives the future of cities and communities.

Relevant professional backgrounds may include:

- Public policy and government advisory
- Management or strategy consulting
- Economics or applied economics
- Infrastructure or investment advisory
- Commercial or financial advisory
- Asset management or property strategy
- Urban economics and development advisory
- Precinct and place strategy
- Regional or industry development
- Sustainability,



resilience or transition economics
- Strategic foresight and scenario planning

Experience in all areas is not expected. We are building a multidisciplinary team and value candidates who offer depth in one or more areas alongside the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

What success looks like at each level

Consultant

You may be an emerging consultant, economist, analyst or adviser who can undertake research, analysis and modelling; contribute to reports and presentations; and support the delivery of high-quality client work. You will bring strong critical-thinking and communication skills and a desire to deepen your consulting capability.

Senior Consultant

You will have experience managing defined workstreams, undertaking complex analysis, developing clear evidence-based advice and engaging confidently with clients and stakeholders. You will contribute to project design, proposal development and the professional development of junior team members.

Associate Director

You will be an experienced adviser capable of managing major projects and multidisciplinary teams, building trusted client relationships and translating complex analysis into practical strategic advice. You will also contribute to business development, thought leadership and the growth of our market presence.

Director

You will bring recognised expertise, robust market credibility and the ability to originate, win and lead complex advisory engagements. You will play a significant role in growing the practice, developing enduring senior client relationships, leading people and capabil

📌 Expression of Interest: Strategic Advisory Consultant to Director | Melbourne
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