Urban Design and Planning

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Property Developer

A Property Developer acquires and improves properties, manages development projects, and coordinates sales while liaising with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $115,960
Skill level Advanced

Geospatial Analyst

A Geospatial Analyst interprets spatial data using GIS and remote sensing to inform decisions in various sectors, creating maps and visualisations.

Avg yearly income $86,840
Skill level Advanced

Spatial Analyst

A Spatial Analyst analyses spatial data, generates maps, and collaborates on GIS projects for urban planning, environmental management, and disaster response.

Avg yearly income $89,908
Skill level Advanced

Infrastructure Planner

An Infrastructure Planner designs and implements plans for infrastructure projects, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure sustainable and efficient development.

Avg yearly income $80,808
Skill level Advanced

Geospatial Engineer

A Geospatial Engineer uses engineering principles and GIS technologies to collect and analyse geographic data for urban planning and infrastructure.

Avg yearly income $72,176
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in urban design and planning

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Professional Certificate of Competency in Structural Design for Non-Structural Engineers
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Architect Civil Draftsperson
Civil Engineering Technician Structural Designer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Architect Civil Draftsperson Civil Engineering Technician Structural Designer + 2 more
RII50520

Diploma of Civil Construction Design
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
$0 - $16,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson CAD Operator Hydraulic Designer
Civil Designer Site Engineer Infrastructure Planner Underground Service Locator Civil Construction Designer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson CAD Operator Hydraulic Designer Civil Designer Site Engineer Infrastructure Planner Underground Service Locator Civil Construction Designer + 5 more
CPP50121

Diploma of Surveying
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $26,038
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Land Surveyor Surveyor Assistant Planning and Development Surveyor
Survey Pilot Engineering Surveyor Hydrographic Surveyor Construction Surveyor Geospatial Engineer Underground Service Locator
+ 6 more
CPP41721

Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $18,135
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geospatial Engineer Underground Service Locator Geospatial Analyst
Construction Surveyor Spatial Analyst Surveyor Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geospatial Engineer Underground Service Locator Geospatial Analyst Construction Surveyor Spatial Analyst Surveyor Assistant + 3 more

Bachelor of Environmental Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $88,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hydrogeologist Conservation Scientist Crop Scientist
Seismologist Marine Researcher Aquatic Ecologist Marine Conservationist Geospatial Scientist Energy Analyst Infrastructure Planner Plant Pathologist Plant Scientist Marine Environmental Consultant Physical Scientist Field Assistant Environmental Assessor Land Management Officer Spatial Analyst Earth Scientist Conservationist Sustainability Advisor Environmental Scientist Forester Sustainability Officer Environmental Manager Ecotoxicologist Environmental Chemist Environmental Specialist Environmental Officer Geospatial Analyst
+ 27 more

Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $102,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Architectural Designer 3D Visualiser
Exhibition Designer Project Architect
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Architectural Designer 3D Visualiser Exhibition Designer Project Architect + 2 more

Master of Architecture
Blended, On Campus
16 - 42 months
$0 - $127,714
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Facade Engineer Architect BIM Manager
Project Architect Architectural Designer Interior Architect
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Facade Engineer Architect BIM Manager Project Architect Architectural Designer Interior Architect + 3 more

Bachelor of Business (Property)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
New Home Sales Consultant Property Specialist Property Analyst
Property Developer Property Manager Property Valuer Business Broker Leasing Consultant Property Fund Manager Leasing Agent
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
New Home Sales Consultant Property Specialist Property Analyst Property Developer Property Manager Property Valuer Business Broker Leasing Consultant Property Fund Manager Leasing Agent + 7 more

Bachelor of Arts (Geography)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Humanities Teacher Cartographer Geomorphologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Humanities Teacher Cartographer Geomorphologist

Bachelor of Science (Geographical Science)
On Campus
3 years
$24,330 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Climatologist Environmental Consultant
GIS Specialist Urban Planner GIS Analyst Soil Conservationist Indigenous Land Worker Oceanographer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Climatologist Environmental Consultant GIS Specialist Urban Planner GIS Analyst Soil Conservationist Indigenous Land Worker Oceanographer + 6 more

Bachelor of Science (Geography)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geospatial Analyst GIS Analyst Climatologist
Soil Conservationist Geomorphologist Cartographer Conservation Scientist Geographer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geospatial Analyst GIS Analyst Climatologist Soil Conservationist Geomorphologist Cartographer Conservation Scientist Geographer + 5 more

Bachelor of Science (Geospatial Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$45,426 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
GIS Analyst Cartographer Geospatial Analyst
Geospatial Engineer Photogrammetrist Geospatial Scientist Construction Surveyor Cadastral Surveyor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
GIS Analyst Cartographer Geospatial Analyst Geospatial Engineer Photogrammetrist Geospatial Scientist Construction Surveyor Cadastral Surveyor + 5 more

Bachelor of Science (Sustainability)
On Campus
3 years
$23,550 - $24,903
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Planner Environmental Advocate Environmental Economist
Climate Change Consultant Environmental Assessor Sustainability Consultant Research Officer Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant Sustainability Officer
+ 7 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Geography)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $9,314
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
On Campus
4 years
$31,400 - $38,420
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Engineer Civil Engineer Water Resource Engineer
Coastal Engineer Hydraulic Engineer Structural Engineer Hydraulic Designer Community Planner
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Engineer Civil Engineer Water Resource Engineer Coastal Engineer Hydraulic Engineer Structural Engineer Hydraulic Designer Community Planner + 5 more

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Infrastructure)
On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $65,292
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Planner Site Engineer Civil Engineer
Design Engineer Geotechnical Engineer Structural Engineer Water Engineer Transport Engineer Construction Engineer Infrastructure Engineer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Planner Site Engineer Civil Engineer Design Engineer Geotechnical Engineer Structural Engineer Water Engineer Transport Engineer Construction Engineer Infrastructure Engineer + 7 more

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Geography)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,992
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Conservation Officer Geography Teacher
Planning and Development Surveyor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Conservation Officer Geography Teacher Planning and Development Surveyor + 1 more

Master of Landscape Architecture
On Campus
24 months
$0 - $127,714
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Land Management Officer Landscape Architect
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Land Management Officer Landscape Architect

Master of Urban Design
On Campus, Online
8 - 24 months
$17,448 - $83,049
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Urban Designer Design Manager Urban Planner
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Urban Designer Design Manager Urban Planner

Master of Planning
Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $45,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Planner Town Planner Urban Planner
Construction Planner GIS Specialist Land Use Planner
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Planner Town Planner Urban Planner Construction Planner GIS Specialist Land Use Planner + 3 more
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