Principal Planner
- Full Time
- Mid-Senior Level
- Sydney
- Urban Planning
Sydney, Australia
At Colliers, we are enterprising. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We accelerate their success by empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results.
Ethos Urban is now part of Colliers, bringing together 160+ experts across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane with a shared mission to accelerate Australia’s urban transformation.
This strategic move enhances our ability to deliver greater value through expanded resources, national reach, and data-driven insights—while giving our clients access to Colliers’ full suite of property and advisory services. It’s a powerful combination of local expertise and global capability.
Join a team that’s redefining the urban experience. At Colliers Urban Planning, we don’t just plan cities—we create places where people thrive. We’re looking for a Principal Planner who’s ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and deliver diverse urban development projects across sectors.
- Drive client engagement and contribute to business growth.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to a high-performance culture.
- Navigate planning frameworks and deliver strategic, future-focused outcomes.
What You Bring
- A degree in Planning or a related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in urban planning (consulting or government).
- Strong knowledge of the NSW planning system.
- Excellent communication, project management, and writing skills.
- A passion for shaping better places and delivering real-world impact.
Experience in residential, commercial, infrastructure, or renewable energy projects (a plus).
Why Colliers Urban Planning?
We believe in the power of collective intelligence—bringing together diverse perspectives to solve complex urban challenges. Our culture is collaborative, inclusive, and driven by purpose. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference.
We proudly support diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and the LGBTIQ+ community.
For a confidential conversation, please reach out to Devina Marcelyn on Devina.Marcelyn@colliers.com.
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