Insights and Thought Leadership Manager

About Us.

Urbis is more than just a consultancy. We are a multidisciplinary urban consultancy, inspiring and creating solutions for our ever-changing world. We empower our brightest minds with opportunities to push boundaries, collaborate and deliver exceptional, creative solutions for our clients and each other.

If you're looking to make transformational impact in our cities and communities, we're keen to meet you.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. Here you will make a tangible difference and create positive impact, while gaining enviable industry experience and broad exposure to the most exciting work.

The Opportunity & How You Will Make An Impact

As the Insights and Thought Leadership Manager, you'll have the opportunity to shape the voice, reputation and influence of Urbis. By developing industry-leading thought leadership, insights, and managing and influencing strategic partnerships, you'll strengthen our brand, drive our growth ambitions and help position Urbis and Cistri at the centre of the conversations shaping the future of cities and communities.

Working closely with the Head of Marketing, Media and Communications, alongside leaders across Marketing, Media & Insights, Business Development and the Executive team, you'll identify opportunities to showcase our expertise, elevate our people, and amplify our impact. From developing compelling thought leadership and supporting keynote presentations to implementing strategy around partnerships, sponsorships, and memberships, you'll ensure every initiative delivers meaningful value for the business.

This role is open to applicants located in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of Urbis' and Cistri's industry partnerships, sponsorships and memberships, ensuring they deliver measurable value and long-term impact.
• Identify, evaluate, and communicate partnership, sponsorship, and membership opportunities aligned to Urbis' and Cistri's strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to deliver a strategic approach to industry events and go-to-market activity
• Develop and promote industry-leading thought leadership and insights through memberships, keynote presentations, and strategic content.
• Support the Head of Marketing, Media and Communications in evaluating and growing Urbis and Cistri's voice-to-market
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry bodies and external stakeholders.
• Review and enhance systems and processes to maximise the effectiveness and return on investment of partnerships and sponsorships.
• Measure, report on and present program performance, using data and insights to inform recommendations.
• Write, edit and coordinate thought leadership content across marketing and communications channels, including EDMs, social media, website and media.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Strong experience across marketing, brand, partnerships, memberships and sponsorships, ideally within the property and urban development industry.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering thought leadership and insights across multiple marketing and communications channels.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders within a professional services environment or similar.
• Proven ability to manage complex internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Previous people leadership experience is desirable.
• Previous media experience advantageous.

Why Urbis?

We are passionate about purpose with impact. You'll join an organisation united by a shared goal: shaping cities and communities for a better future. Your work will help create a positive legacy through innovative and meaningful contributions. You're encouraged to bring your ideas, be bold and contribute to an environment built on connection, flexibility and authenticity.

We invest in your growth, with inspirational leadership experiences, structured development pathways and the freedom to lead your own way. We empower you to shape your career and your impact.

We believe in flexible benefits, performance-driven rewards and experiences that support you both professionally and personally—because what matters to you, matters to us.

Sound interesting?

If we sound like a great fit for you, and you are ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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