Urban and Regional Planner Jobs in Australia

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

• compiling and analysing data on economic, legal, political, cultural, demographic, sociological, physical and environmental factors affecting land use
• conferring with government authorities, communities, Architects, social scientists, Legal Professionals, and planning, development and environmental specialists
• devising and recommending use and development of land, and presenting narrative and graphic plans, programs and designs to groups and individuals
• advising governments and organisations on urban and regional planning and resource planning
• reviewing and evaluating environmental impact reports
• staying up-to-date with changes in building and zoning codes, regulations and other legal issues
• may serve as mediators in disputes over planning proposals and projects
• may speak at public meetings and appear before government to explain planning proposals