Urban Designer

Sydney, NSW
$65.00 per hour
Temporary
Full-time

1 month ago

We are currently recruiting for an Urban Designer for our client, a local Council based in South Western Sydney. This is an initial contract until 09/01/2026 (with strong possibility of extension) , offering flexible working arrangements (WFH TBC), at a pay rate of $65ph + super (PAYG) or $72.15ph (ABN) for 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.The Urban Designer will work closely with Council’s strategic planners and urban designers to prepare high-quality documents, diagrams, and 3D models. You will help set the style, format, and digital requirements for a public-facing platform and support a range of planning and design projects including master plans, the 3D model project, Design Review Panel, DAs, and planning proposals.
Key Accountabilities:

Contribute to updating the Development Control Plan (DCP) and other planning/design policies
Produce sophisticated layouts, maps, diagrams, and test controls using 3D models
Design visually appealing and accessible documents and graphics
Conduct scenario testing using 3D modelling software such as Giraffe (training available)
Collaborate with planners, designers, and internal stakeholders to ensure project success
Maintain high standards in documentation and graphics while meeting project timelines
Support delivery of master plans, the 3D model project, and other initiatives
Perform other duties aligned with your skills to support the City Strategy and Design Unit

Key Requirements:

Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in urban design, 3D modelling, and visualisation
Strong graphic skills with proficiency in Giraffe, SketchUp, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
Demonstrated experience in preparing urban design and planning reports
Proven ability to produce sophisticated document layouts and designs
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team
Experience consulting with diverse stakeholders
Knowledge of accessible design standards
Passion for creating clear, concise, and well-organised design documents

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking council with a dynamic portfolio of urban planning and design projects. If you meet the above criteria, please submit your resume by clicking on the 'APPLY' button below or call Gary Ward on 02 9269 8809 for a confidential discussion.Share this jobInterested in this job?Save JobCreate as alertSimilar JobsSCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )We're an Award Winning Recruitment Agency2025 Winner Excellence in Safety CultureRCSA Awards2024 Platinum Sustainability RatingEcovadis2024 Social Enterprise CertificationSocial Traders2024 Client Service of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 Compliance Team of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 RPO of the Year FinalistAPSCo AwardsPart of RGF Staffing ANZ, Chandler Macleod, We Get People.sRecruitment ServicesIndustriesChandler Macleod acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country. We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to elders past and present, whose land we stand upon today.© Chandler Macleod 2025 All rights reservedSite Configuration::: Edit Site Configuration Preview Upload Dialog Preview Loading Dialog Preview Alert Dialog Preview Toast Message

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