Urban Designer
OSCA 241133
1,100
22.9%
50.2%
40 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Designs and plans the spatial form and layout of cities, towns, suburbs and precincts, considering the relationship between urban systems and social, environmental and economic needs.
What they typically do
- Designs and plans the division of land and layout of cities, towns and suburbs to integrate public spaces, infrastructure, buildings, streets and parks
- Performs site analysis using spatial data, and analyses the physical, cultural, social and environmental characteristics of sites to inform urban design projects
- Produces documents such as master plans, performs feasibility studies, and creates urban design guidelines
- Creates detailed drawings and plans utilising artistic and graphic skills to convert concepts into technical drawings using software, such as computer-aided design (CAD)
- Works with design and planning teams, and negotiates with stakeholders and consultants to shape urban places
- Creates or contributes to policy, standards and guidelines that affect the built environment
- Advises state and local governments about the potential impacts of development proposals on regions, cities or places
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Urban Designer.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.