Senior Urban Designer | Local Government

Partner with a progressive local government authority in Western Sydney to lead transformational public space, streetscape, and major precinct projects. Working within an innovative, collaborative design studio environment, this 12-month contract offers a senior practitioner the chance to shape a highly liveable, sustainable city footprint designed for the next 25 years. You will act as a key design anchor, championing placemaking principles, guiding design excellence, and delivering impactful public infrastructure. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a strong opportunity to transition into a permanent position. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, design, and deliver complex urban design, public domain, and green infrastructure projects from concept through to final delivery. • Manage procurement, write project briefs, and oversee external architectural and urban design consultants to ensure successful project outcomes. • Provide strategic urban design input and cross-functional advice during the live construction phase of public projects. • Represent the organization's design interests when interfacing with State and Federal Government Agencies and relevant infrastructure authorities. • Produce high-quality graphic, visual, and written material to communicate complex structural concepts to technical staff, engineers, and community stakeholders. Skills & Experience: • Minimum 8 years of post-graduate professional experience in Urban Design, including a proven track record in a senior capacity. • Tertiary qualifications in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related design field, with eligibility for peak body registration (AIA, AILA, or PIA). • Demonstrated experience in public domain planning, urban renewal frameworks, and coordinating multi-disciplinary consultant teams. • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp, backed by strong freehand testing and visualization skills. • Solid understanding of procurement, contract management, and working effectively within public sector or multi-disciplinary frameworks. Benefits & Culture: • Lead high-profile, city-shaping developments with a focus on genuine community liveability and place-based design. • Work within a highly collaborative, design-led studio culture that champions innovation and safety. • Gain excellent long-term career stability with a clear pathway toward permanent tenure.