Requisition ID: 94189
Job Category: Infrastructure
Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
GRADUATE URBAN PLANNER / CONSULTANT (0-3 years)
Hatch Urban Solutions (formerly RobertsDay) is an award-winning practice at the forefront of shaping the future of cities. We are looking for people to join our specialised multi-disciplinary team and who are hardworking, collaborative and passionate about shaping communities and cities.
Together with our clients, we envision great places that create positive change. Our highly specialised place-led planning and design practice is centred around getting great development built. We are a place-led multi-disciplinary team consisting of urban planners, urban designers, economists and community engagement specialists. We work with teams of people who share our passion for creating sustainable communities that enhance the quality of life for current and future generations and deliver commercially successful outcomes for our clients.
As part of Hatch’s Urban Solutions team, we draw from the sharpest minds from across four continents in urban economics and social value, climate change, transit-oriented-development and infrastructure. This integrated offer has enabled us to grow and evolve with a multitude of projects in several market sectors locally and globally.
Our people are passionate about creating great places, are inquisitive and creative thinkers, excellent communicators both verbal and visual and have a high level of enthusiasm and motivation to learn and grow. We place collaboration above all else – it drives the way we service our clients and create alliances with our co-consultants, and we pride ourselves on fostering a happy, inclusive and collegiate team environment.
As the successful candidate, you will:
Provide statutory and strategic planning advice for urban design related and multi-disciplinary projects covering project visioning, development strategy, master planning, development guidelines, form-based codes and regeneration strategies and statutory proposals for subdivision, scheme amendments, development applications, local development plans and structure plans
Coordinate the preparation of documentation, strategies and applications for proposals in the urban development sector and support the team to ensure outputs meet statutory and strategic planning requirements
Liaise with client, key government and industry representatives to resolve urban development challenges and other project issues
Undertakes research and obtain insights, conclusions, and recommendations from complex data and incorporate into strategies and projects across urban planning, place, urban design, economics and transport planning disciplines
Assist with community engagement preparation and participation.
Timely, accurate work of a high quality that is delivered within budget allocations and is effective in achieving quality outcomes for client projects.
You will bring to the role;
A degree and strong academic record in urban planning, geography, urban design, landscape architecture, or other related built environment discipline from a recognised tertiary institution
0-3 years’ experience the urban property development industry. Experience or exposure to planning for masterplanned communities is desirable.
An understanding of the WA planning system and urban planning/ design issues and statutory requirements for planning at different scales and contexts
A team focused work ethic, excellent written and verbal communications skills, sound analytical skills and a client service ethos
Demonstrated passion for the built environment and the delivery of sustainable communities
Current right to live and work in Australia (i.e permanent residency or citizenship)
You will have opportunities to:
Develop mentoring relationships with experienced professionals and experts
Achieve individual career goals
Work in a flexible framework and environment
Continuously learn and develop through a variety of challenging work experiences and career pathways, including tailored professional development programs
Attend networking events, opportunities and activities
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to complete project deliverables for clients
To apply please send:
Cover letter outlining why you are interested in working for Hatch Urban Solutions and your key skills, interest and attributes;
1-2 page resume; and
A portfolio with a selection of work you personally created.
Why join us?
Work with great people to make a difference Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions Top employer
What we offer you?
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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