Urban Design and Planning

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

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

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

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

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
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in urban design and planning

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Professional Certificate of Competency in Digital Twins and Simulation Monitoring
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Analyst Urban Planner Systems Engineer
Maintenance Engineer Grid Engineer Construction Project Manager Automation Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Analyst Urban Planner Systems Engineer Maintenance Engineer Grid Engineer Construction Project Manager Automation Engineer + 4 more

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 Engineering Technician Structural Designer Civil Engineer
Building Services Engineer Construction Project Manager Architect Construction Manager Civil Draftsperson Quantity Surveyor
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineering Technician Structural Designer Civil Engineer Building Services Engineer Construction Project Manager Architect Construction Manager Civil Draftsperson Quantity Surveyor + 6 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Green Building: Carbon Management in Infrastructure
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Manager Infrastructure Planner Sustainability Consultant
Climate Change Consultant Environmental Policy Analyst Renewable Energy Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Manager Infrastructure Planner Sustainability Consultant Climate Change Consultant Environmental Policy Analyst Renewable Energy Engineer + 3 more
RII60520

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $55,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineering Technician Civil Designer Civil Draftsperson
Draftsperson Construction Project Manager Site Supervisor Structural Designer Structural Modeller Civil Modeller Structural Drafter Engineering Surveyor Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Site Engineer Architectural Engineer Infrastructure Planner Coastal Engineer Facade Engineer Underground Service Locator Engineering Technician Civil Construction Designer
+ 17 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.
Civil Construction Designer Underground Service Locator Infrastructure Planner
Site Engineer Civil Designer Hydraulic Designer Draftsperson CAD Operator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Construction Designer Underground Service Locator Infrastructure Planner Site Engineer Civil Designer Hydraulic Designer Draftsperson CAD Operator + 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.
Hydrographic Surveyor Underground Service Locator Geospatial Engineer
Engineering Surveyor Survey Pilot Surveyor Assistant Planning and Development Surveyor Construction Surveyor Land Surveyor
+ 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.
Surveyor Assistant Construction Surveyor Spatial Analyst
Geospatial Engineer Underground Service Locator Geospatial Analyst
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Surveyor Assistant Construction Surveyor Spatial Analyst Geospatial Engineer Underground Service Locator Geospatial Analyst + 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 Geospatial Analyst
Crop Scientist Seismologist Infrastructure Planner Energy Analyst Marine Researcher Aquatic Ecologist Marine Conservationist Geospatial Scientist Environmental Officer Field Assistant Environmental Assessor Spatial Analyst Land Management Officer Marine Environmental Consultant Physical Scientist Earth Scientist Conservationist Sustainability Advisor Plant Scientist Plant Pathologist Environmental Scientist Forester Sustainability Officer Environmental Manager Ecotoxicologist Environmental Chemist Environmental Specialist
+ 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 Project Architect
3D Visualiser Exhibition Designer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Architectural Designer Project Architect 3D Visualiser Exhibition Designer + 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.
Property Specialist Property Analyst Property Developer
Property Manager Property Valuer Business Broker Property Fund Manager Leasing Consultant Leasing Agent New Home Sales Consultant
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Specialist Property Analyst Property Developer Property Manager Property Valuer Business Broker Property Fund Manager Leasing Consultant Leasing Agent New Home Sales Consultant + 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 Soil Conservationist Indigenous Land Worker GIS Analyst Oceanographer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Climatologist Environmental Consultant GIS Specialist Urban Planner Soil Conservationist Indigenous Land Worker GIS Analyst 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.
Cartographer Geospatial Analyst Geospatial Engineer
Photogrammetrist Geospatial Scientist Construction Surveyor GIS Analyst Cadastral Surveyor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Geospatial Analyst Geospatial Engineer Photogrammetrist Geospatial Scientist Construction Surveyor GIS Analyst 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
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