Urban and Regional Planner Career Assessment
Occupation Code
232611List
STSOL
Descriptions
Develops and implements plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and rural land, and advises on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use.
Job Description
- Compiling and analysing data on economic, legal, political, cultural, demographic, sociological, physical and environmental factors affecting land use
- Conferring with government authorities, communities, Architects, social scientists, Legal Professionals, and planning, development and environmental specialists
- Devising and recommending use and development of land, and presenting narrative and graphic plans, programs and designs to groups and individuals
- Advising governments and organisations on urban and regional planning and resource planning
- Reviewing and evaluating environmental impact reports
- Staying up-to-date with changes in building and zoning codes, regulations and other legal issues
- May serve as mediators in disputes over planning proposals and projects
- May speak at public meetings and appear before government to explain planning proposals
Types of visas you can apply for
Common visa types
Skilled Nominated visa(subclass 190)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
Training visa (subclass 407)
Other visa types
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
Skill Assessment
VETASSES group A
Skills Assessment Requirements
Applicants are required to have a degree related to the nominated position. PhD / Bachelor (including Honours Bachelor and Master) 104 weeks of study time in Australia
Work requirements
Applicants are required to have: at least 52 weeks of post-graduation work experience in Australia related to the nominated position
Assessment Agency
- VETASSES