Job Description
Requisition ID: 98975
Job Category: Consulting
Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Environment, People, and Place shape projects that are sustainable, resilient, and people-focused. We bring environmental intelligence and community-centered deisgn to every stage, creating places that thrive socially, economically, and ecologically.
We are seeking an Intermediate Urban Designer to play a key role in shaping high‑quality, people‑centred urban environments. In this role, you’ll contribute to the design of precincts, public spaces, streetscapes and urban renewal projects, working across both strategic and detailed stages of design. This is an opportunity for a developing urban design professional who enjoys blending creativity with context, analysis and collaboration. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team of planners, architects, landscape architects and engineers, contributing strong design thinking, visual communication and technical rigour to projects that support healthy, vibrant and resilient communities.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake site analysis, contextual studies and urban character assessments to inform design outcomes
Develop concept designs, masterplans and urban design frameworks for precinct and public realm projects
Prepare and test design options, producing diagrams, visualisations and illustrative material
Produce high‑quality drawings, 3D models, renders and graphics to clearly communicate design intent
Prepare urban design reports, design guidelines and supporting documentation
Manage small to medium‑scale design packages with a level of autonomy, while supporting senior designers on complex projects
Coordinate with internal disciplines and external consultants to integrate technical inputs
Assist with stakeholder and community engagement activities, incorporating feedback into design refinement
About You
You hold a degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning or a related built‑environment discipline and bring 2–5 years’ experience working in an urban design role, ideally within a consultancy, government or design studio environment. You are confident using industry design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD and GIS, and you take pride in producing clear, visually engaging and well‑considered design outputs. You combine strong spatial and analytical thinking with a collaborative mindset, communicate effectively through drawings, text and presentations, and are motivated to contribute to urban places that are sustainable, inclusive and people‑focused.
Why join us?
Work with great people to make a difference
Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
Top employer
What we offer you?
Flat and connected organisation
Long term career development
Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a flexible workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.
