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Principal Planner

Principal Planner

ColliersMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
30+ days ago
Job description

Overview

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 redefining the urban experience. 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.

Qualifications

  • A degree in Planning or a related field.
  • 5–8 years of experience in urban planning (consulting or government).
  • Strong knowledge of the Victorian 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).
  • Additional Information

    Why Ethos Urban?

    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 Geraldine Libatique-Sullivan, Recruitment Manager on geraldine.libatique@colliers.com.

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

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