Strategic Advisory Leader – Infrastructure & Cities

Urbis; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbis is seeking expressions of interest for a Strategic Advisory Consultant to Director based in Melbourne, joining a multidisciplinary urban consultancy that helps governments, investors and organisations shape infrastructure, investment and place-based decisions.

Opportunities span Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, with roles across Consultant to Director levels. Candidates with strong analytical and advisory capabilities will help deliver high-impact outcomes for cities and communities.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in economics, commerce, finance, public policy, business, property, planning, engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in consulting, government, infrastructure, investment, property or adjacent advisory environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and structured-thinking skills.
• Ability to translate data and evidence into clear, decision-useful advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead assignments involving infrastructure economics, planning and investment strategy.
• Develop and challenge business cases with quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and economic appraisal.
• Create infrastructure prioritisation roadmaps and investment sequencing.
• Advise on asset strategy, portfolio optimisation and capital planning.
• Contribute to precinct strategy, urban renewal and place transformation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Structured thinking

Communication

Client engagement

Commercial judgement

Leadership

Cross-disciplinary

Education

Economics/Commerce degree

Public policy degree

Job description

Urbis is seeking expressions of interest for a Strategic Advisory Consultant to Director based in Melbourne, joining a multidisciplinary urban consultancy that helps governments, investors and organisations shape infrastructure, investment and place-based decisions.

Opportunities span Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, with roles across Consultant to Director levels. Candidates with strong analytical and advisory capabilities will help deliver high-impact outcomes for cities and communities.