Expression of Interest: Strategic Advisory Consultant to Director | Melbourne

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

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 dynamic, multidisciplinary urban consultancy where 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:

Understand → Anticipate → Evaluate → Strategise → Invest → Implement → Measure

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
• Business case development
• 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, strong 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 capability, and shaping compelling multidisciplinary propositions across infrastructure, assets and places.

What you will bring

Depending on the level, we are looking for a combination of:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in economics, commerce, finance, public policy, business, property, planning, engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in consulting, government, infrastructure, investment, property or an adjacent advisory environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and structured-thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• The ability to translate data and evidence into clear, decision-useful advice
• Experience working with clients and multidisciplinary project teams
• Commercial judgement and an understanding of how advisory work creates value
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to developing others
• Established client relationships and a record of winning work for more senior appointments

Why join us?

At Urbis, you will work alongside economists, strategists, policy advisers, planners, designers, sustainability specialists and other experts addressing some of the most important challenges facing Australian cities and communities.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Help build and shape a growing Strategic Advisory practice
• Work on significant infrastructure, investment, asset and place-based assignments
• Combine technical depth with strategic and commercial advice
• Collaborate across disciplines rather than work within a narrow service line
• Develop specialist expertise while gaining exposure to broader client problems
• Contribute to thought leadership, new methodologies and market development
• Work with public and private sector clients on decisions with lasting economic, social and place-based impact

Urbis promotes a high-performing, inclusive culture that encourages collaboration across disciplines, professional growth and the opportunity to make a positive difference to cities and communities.

Location and working arrangements

These opportunities are based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

We welcome expressions of interest from candidates seeking full-time or part-time arrangements, as well as candidates in other locations who are genuinely interested in relocating to Brisbane or Melbourne. Any relocation arrangements would be considered in the context of the position and individual circumstances.

Express your interest

If you are interested in helping shape the next phase of our Strategic Advisory practice, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit:

• Your CV
• A brief cover letter or statement outlining your areas of expertise
• Your preferred location
• The level or type of opportunity that best reflects your experience
• Your preferred working arrangements

If you are unsure which level best suits your experience, we still encourage you to express your interest. Our Talent Acquisition team will consider your background against current and emerging opportunities within the practice.

Applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially.

Inclusion statement

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We recognise that strong advisory teams are built by bringing together different disciplines, ways of thinking and lived experience.

Urbis also maintains an Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan focused on embedding First Nations cultures and worldviews into its work, improving First Nations employment outcomes, increasing supplier diversity and supporting self-determination in land-use planning and development.