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.

What is our role 

As a Principal Planner, you’ll take the lead on high-profile urban development projects, working alongside some of the brightest minds in planning, design, economics, and engagement. You’ll manage complex projects, build strong client relationships, and help shape the future of our cities.

The ideal person will

• Seasoned in statutory planning with a proven track record in managing and delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Provide advice directly to a range of clients across both private and government authorities.
• Competency to project manage other staff including delegating, supervising, and reviewing work and delivering projects within budget and scope

• A degree in Planning or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in urban planning
• Mindset that creates high value and solutions focused.
• Experience in residential, commercial, infrastructure, or renewable energy projects (a plus).

Ethos Urban is the latest in several successful acquisition’s that Colliers has made in the region. Colliers has a continued focus on diversifying our professional services offering to accelerate our growth and provide a real value proposition for our clients, partners and people. Our diversification means we can provide integrated solutions at any point in the asset or project life cycle.

We foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers feels respected and comfortable bringing their authentic selves to do their best work. It’s our people who set us apart and we actively recruit people who represent the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We take great pride in doing what’s right and operating in ways that benefit the business, our people, our clients, our communities, and the environment.

Please apply with your CV or contact Jasmine at [email protected] for more information.