Registered Migration Australia

Urban and Regional Planner

ANZSCO 232611




Description
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.

Skill Level
1

 

Specialisations

  • Land Planner
  • Resource Management Planner (NZ)
  • Town Planner
  • Traffic and Transport Planner

 

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DIAC Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations

2523-11 Urban and Regional Planner

 

Group: 2326 Urban and Regional Planners

 

Description
develop and implement plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and rural land, and advise on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use.

 

Tasks

  • 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

 

Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).


Occupations in this Group

  • 232611 Urban and Regional Planner