Urban Design Specialist

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • AU$78 - AU$90 per hour

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Urban Design Specialist to work for the Local Government, based in Blacktown City Council, based in Blacktown. This is a 5-month contract role with a view to be extended. The role pays between $78 to $90 per day + Super.

7 hours per day and 35 hours per week

This role will play a critical part in supporting the development of the Blacktown CBD DCP through site testing in Giraffe, as well as assisting with the development and finalisation of the Mount Druitt to Toongabbie Corridor Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical urban design advice and support across Council projects and initiatives
  • Assist in the development of 3D models for key centres and precincts to support visual development controls
  • Conduct research, consultation and analysis to support strategic planning and urban design outcomes
  • Prepare evidence-based plans, policies, reports and urban design strategies
  • Develop innovative solutions relating to built form, heritage, transport, land use, housing and public domain outcomes
  • Critically assess and contribute to Council responses relating to State Government strategies and planning initiatives
  • Maintain accurate GIS mapping layers and support data-driven decision making
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, developers, government agencies and the wider community
  • Ensure compliance with relevant NSW planning legislation, environmental planning instruments and Council policies
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and project delivery outcomes

Essential Requirements

  • Degree qualifications in Urban Design, Urbanism, Architecture or related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience in urban design, architecture, heritage or related fields
  • Strong experience preparing built form controls, urban design guidelines and strategic planning documents
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts in plain English
  • Strong analytical, research and problem-solving capabilities
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex urban environment projects within time and budget constraints
  • Sound knowledge of NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and related legislation
  • Proficiency in Giraffe, SketchUp, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
  • Experience across place-making, urban renewal and built-form design projects
  • Current Class C Driver’s Licence

Desirable Skills & Experience

  • Experience within Local or State Government
  • Exposure to community engagement and strategic planning initiatives
  • Understanding of Land and Environment Court procedures
  • Experience in sustainable design, active transport or innovative street design
  • GIS and spatial data analysis capability
  • Interest or experience in heritage management and urban renewal projects

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

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