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 Unknown

Urban Planner

An Urban Planner develops land-use strategies, considering community needs, environment, economy, and growth while coordinating with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $95,420
Skill level Unknown

Urban Designer

An Urban Designer develops land use strategies to create functional, attractive urban environments by analysing trends and collaborating with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

Town Planner

A Town Planner designs land use plans to ensure sustainable community development while collaborating with stakeholders and adhering to regulations.

Avg yearly income $77,532
Skill level Unknown

Architect

Architects design various structures, from homes to commercial buildings, and engage in client meetings, feasibility studies, and project inspections.

Avg yearly income $141,180
Skill level Unknown

Architectural Designer

An Architectural Designer creates sustainable building designs, collaborating with clients and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Planning Officer

A Planning Officer assesses development applications, conducts site inspections, prepares reports, and ensures projects meet regulations, balancing growth and sustainability.

Avg yearly income $85,800
Skill level Unknown

Transport Planner

A Transport Planner creates and implements strategies for efficient, safe transport systems by analysing data and collaborating on infrastructure projects.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Land Use Planner

A Land Use Planner designs land allocation for urban and rural areas, ensuring sustainable development and compliance with regulations while engaging stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $97,292
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in urban design and planning

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
LGA50120

Diploma of Local Government
Distance, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $8,482
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Planning Officer Board Member Local Government Officer
Local Government Project Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Planning Officer Board Member Local Government Officer Local Government Project Manager + 1 more
CPP41419

Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $8,702
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Tenancy Officer Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Assistant Real Estate Agency Manager Property Developer Leasing Consultant Leasing Officer Leasing Agent
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Tenancy Officer Real Estate Agent Real Estate Assistant Real Estate Agency Manager Property Developer Leasing Consultant Leasing Officer Leasing Agent + 6 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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Architectural Designer

Master of Architecture
Blended, On Campus
16 - 42 months
$0 - $127,714
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect BIM Manager Project Architect
Architectural Designer Interior Architect
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect BIM Manager Project Architect Architectural Designer Interior Architect + 2 more

Bachelor of Business (Property)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Analyst Property Developer Property Manager
Property Valuer Property Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Analyst Property Developer Property Manager Property Valuer Property Specialist + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Geography)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Geographer Geography Teacher
Geomorphologist GIS Analyst
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Geographer Geography Teacher Geomorphologist GIS Analyst + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Geographical Science)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Climatologist Environmental Consultant
Geoscientist GIS Specialist Urban Planner
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Climatologist Environmental Consultant Geoscientist GIS Specialist Urban Planner + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Geography)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Conservation Scientist Geographer
GIS Analyst
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Conservation Scientist Geographer GIS Analyst + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Geospatial Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Geospatial Analyst Geospatial Engineer
Photogrammetrist Geospatial Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Geospatial Analyst Geospatial Engineer Photogrammetrist Geospatial Scientist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Sustainability)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $24,903
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Officer Planning Officer Environmental Officer
Environmental Consultant Sustainability Officer Sustainability Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Officer Planning Officer Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant Sustainability Officer Sustainability Consultant + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Geography)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $9,314
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecologist Hydrologist Soil Scientist
Cartographer GIS Analyst
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecologist Hydrologist Soil Scientist Cartographer GIS Analyst + 2 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
$0 - $83,049
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Urban Designer Strategic Planner Design Manager
Urban Planner Town Planner Landscape Architect
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Urban Designer Strategic Planner Design Manager Urban Planner Town Planner Landscape Architect + 3 more

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

Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $42,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Planner Urban Planner Urban Designer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Planner Urban Planner Urban Designer

Bachelor of Architectural Design
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $28,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Landscape Architect Urban Designer
Urban Planner
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Landscape Architect Urban Designer Urban Planner + 1 more

Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $55,872
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Transport Planner Urban Planner Urban Designer
Environmental Planner Land Use Planner
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Transport Planner Urban Planner Urban Designer Environmental Planner Land Use Planner + 2 more

Graduate Diploma in Urban Design
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $28,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Urban Designer Environmental Planner Urban Planner
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Urban Designer Environmental Planner Urban Planner

Master of Urban Planning
On Campus, Online
24 - 30 months
$0 - $83,049
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Planning Consultant Sustainability Consultant Transport Planner
Urban Planner
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Planning Consultant Sustainability Consultant Transport Planner Urban Planner + 1 more
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