All Things Urban

Urbis is an interdisciplinary consulting firm offering services in planning, design, property, social planning, economics and research. Working with clients on integrated or stand-alone assignments, Urbis provides the social research, analysis and advice upon which major social, commercial and environmental decisions are made.

The Economic & Social Advisory offering at Urbis has been bolstered by the appointment of our newest Director, Richard Gibbs. As the former Director and Global Head of Economics with Macquarie Group, Richard has over two decades of experience in formulating and presenting commercially-attuned & policy-sensitive analysis and advice to clients. We are currently accepting expressions of interests for Consultant, Senior Consultant and Associate Director candidates, to join Richard as he grows his practice in Sydney. This is an amazing opportunity for highly motivated and diligent consultants, with a passion for applying economic principles and methods to social issues. The successful candidates will be contributing to the management of research projects, utilising a variety of applied economic research techniques including quantitative evaluation of social policy.

- Provide advice based on qualitative and quantitative analysis using economics tools that include (but are not limited to): - Cost benefit analysis (including triple bottom line assessment), - Economic impact assessments, - Econometric modelling - Input-Output (I-O) analysis - Social return on investment indicators - Work collaboratively with team members or autonomously when required - Manage budgets and timelines for projects as directed - Cultivate positive relationships with internal and external clients - Support the delivery of strategic Economic & Social advisory projects and other national/regional initiatives - Assisting with forecasting, project budgeting and financial management as directed

- Experience in a fast-paced consulting and/or strategic advisory environment - Client relationship management expertise - Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analysis skills - High level of analytical ability - Outstanding written and verbal communication skills - The ability to write and present complex data simply - The ability to identify practical and realistic solutions for our clients - Project management skills - A passion for continual learning and contributing to community outcomes - Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline

Working for Urbis means working with a team of people who are passionate about what they do and want to help make our communities strong, safe, inclusive, productive and healthy. At Urbis, you are strongly encouraged to learn, take responsibility, and develop and share ideas in our professional but friendly office environment. We are very proud of our culture and invest considerable effort in getting it right for the people who work here. We want our people to skip to work every morning! To find out more about us, visit our website at www.urbis.com.au/careers. Urbis provides a broad range of employee benefits including a competitive remuneration package, salary continuance insurance, a range of flexible work arrangements, a health and wellbeing program, a Learning and Development Centre, and regular social activities. Urbis actively promotes inclusion, flexibility and diversity. We have an active social calendar including sporting events, regular office-wide gatherings, and a range of fundraising and other activities to support charities. In our open plan office, all our partners, directors and staff sit together so we get the chance to mix, listen and learn from each other every day. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for these positions. We work closely with a number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partners in undertaking research and advisory projects for government, and encourage Aboriginal consultants to join our team.

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