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Industry Spotlight – Urban Planning
Urban and regional planning is all about making neighbourhoods, towns and cities better for everyone. It is a multifaceted field focused on designing, developing, and managing the growth of towns and cities. Urban planners create land-use plans, review development applications, assess environmental and social impacts, and collaborate with government bodies, developers, and community stakeholders to ensure that urban environments are liveable, sustainable, and well-integrated. Their work can range from strategic, long-term policy development to day-to-day project management and development assessment.
The link below provides information on careers in urban planning.
Why planning? - Urban Planning
How to become an Urban Planner - Salary, Qualifications, Skills & Reviews – SEEK
How to Become an Urban Planner | UTS Online
Below is a link to the list of NSW accredited courses in urban planning:
Accredited courses - NSW Accredited courses
You need to complete a degree and then a Masters to get additional qualifications.
In the Know with Careers
This week’s edition of In the Know with Careers, includes information on the following:
University of Sydney (USYD)
Discover your pathway into medicine in a webinar on 26 March.
Mark your calendars with Casper Test Dates for Veterinary Science 2026.
Learn about alternative pathways to studying law with a webinar on 19 March.
Explore the world of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience in a webinar on 12 March.
University of Technology Sydney (UTS):
Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) applications open 1 March.
Join the BAcc Information Evening on 7 May to explore your future in accounting.
Australian National University: (ANU)
Experience ANU Open Day on 29 March.
Prepare for the upcoming Tuckwell Scholarship opening on 5 March.
University of New South Wales: (UNSW)
Discover how to become an architect.
Explore aviation career opportunities.
Engage in creative futures at UNSW Future Creators Day on 14 April.
Prepare for medicine with essential UCAT info
Register to a virtual session on studying in the US.
TAFE:
Find out about the Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants 2025 – applications close 27 April.
Explore the various apprenticeship pathways available.
Private Colleges:
Unlock your creative potential with NIDA Short Courses.
Enhance your skills with AFTRS short courses in Directing and VFX/3D Animation.
Get hands-on experience at Sydney Design School’s Designer for a Day (8 July) and Interior Decoration Workshop (15–16 April).
General:
Access a Year 12 guide for parents along with HSC survival tips for students.
Discover career paths in health science, maths, council roles, and how AI + Data is shaping our future.
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Joanne Cupac
Head of Careers