Title:  Adviser, Urban Design

About us

Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is an integrated transport infrastructure and precincts planning project that will deliver a 90km rail line linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, as well as investment in the suburbs, better connecting Victorians to jobs, retail, education, health services and each other. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is the statutory body established to plan all elements of the project, procure builders, develop structure planning for SRL Precincts and oversee construction and the other changes that will help transform Melbourne and Victoria.

SRL is more than a rail project. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to plan for and prepare our city and state to meet the needs of future Victorians, and we can’t do it alone. We are on the lookout for people with drive, expertise, fresh ideas and new perspectives to deliver Victoria’s biggest ever infrastructure project. You will be part of history in the making, and while we’re at it, we will be shaping your future too.

About the opportunity

We’re seeking a proactive and collaborative Adviser, Urban Design to join the Suburban Rail Loop Authority. As part of a team, you will provide urban design services to support the delivery of the SRL rail and infrastructure project, and contribute to ensuring deliverable plans and strategies are in place to shape and manage precinct change enabled by the SRL transport project. Working at a neighbourhood planning scale through to components of the transport project, to ensure the overall project achieves high quality design outcomes at every scale.

As an Adviser, Urban Design your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the development and review of urban design documentation, studies, strategies, processes and policy across the program to support high-quality and integrated urban design outcomes in the SRL projects, with particular focus on SRL East priorities.
• Undertake research, analysis and benchmarking to support the SRL program in the use of best practice urban design methods and techniques.
• Effectively manage the delivery of priority urban design tasks and deliverables to achieve high quality outputs, best value, and deliverables within required project timeframes.
• Develop high-quality communication and graphic collateral that is effective and engaging in the communication of ideas and concepts, and suitable for the intended audience, role and purpose.
• Develop and maintain highly effective and productive working relationships including fostering collaborative relationships across the Authority and engaging with community and stakeholders to inform and support the urban design work program and aspirations.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description.

Why join us?

• An emphasis on work / life balance
• High-performing team environment
• Equal opportunity employer
• Personal & Professional development opportunities
• Committed to safety & wellbeing
• Training & development opportunities

How to apply

Please include a Cover Letter and Resume. We want to know why you want to work for Suburban Rail Loop Authority, why you are interested in the role, and, taking into account the Key Selection Criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.

Applications close Wednesday 1 April at 11.59pm

Please note, appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

Our People Strategy and Gender Equality Action Plan are designed to enhance diversity in our workplace through targeted attraction strategies. If you have any questions related to recruitment, please feel free to reach out to the recruitment adviser or hiring manager mentioned in the position description.

For individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments during the recruitment process, our Inclusion team is here to provide support. The inclusion mailbox (inclusion@srla.vic.gov.au) is specifically for those seeking further information about targeted recruitment strategies and for individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments. Please contact us, and we will ensure your needs are met during the application and recruitment process.

SRLA is committed to providing a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and partners consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this, SRLA recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated.