Group
Occupation
242133 Urban Designer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
242133 Urban Designer
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.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- 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