Urban Designer
We are currently recruiting for an Urban Designer to work with our client, a Local Council in Sydney.
This is an initial contract until January 2026 with a pay rate of $65 per hour + super for 35 hours per week. The working arrangement will be flexible, with the option to work from home.
The successful candidate will work closely with Council's strategic planners and urban designers to prepare visual DCP documents, diagrams, and 3D models.
Key Responsibilities:
* Contribute to updating the Council's planning and design instruments, including producing sophisticated layouts, maps, diagrams, and 3D models.
* Support the Design Review Panel by providing technical advice and considering recommendations in the planning assessment.
* Design, coordinate, and deliver urban design projects and studies, including design management of external consultancies.
* Provide strategic design advice and review of planning proposals, precinct and state significant developments.
* Provide advice on urban design issues for development applications and appear as an expert witness on behalf of Council in the Land and Environment Court.
Candidate Requirements:
* Minimum of 4 years in Urban Design.
* Tertiary Qualifications in Urban Design or related field.
* Understanding of the NSW planning system and its implications for local governments.
* Experience in Local or State Government highly desirable.
* Understanding or experience of Project Management, Community Engagement, and Heritage Conservation highly desirable.