Senior Planner | Urban Planning

Job Description

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 Senior Planner who’s ready to contribute, learn, and make a real impact.

Our NSW planning team is entering an existing growth phase, as we expand into new sectors and services. This role provides the opportunity for a mid-career planner looking to take the next step. You will be based in our Sydney office, but as part of our strategic planning team, will have opportunities to work on diverse projects nationally.

You will play a key role in shaping strategy, leading complex projects, and building strong client relationships. This position offers the opportunity to influence the future of urban planning while advancing your career within a dynamic and growing business. Take this opportunity to grow your career as we grow Colliers Urban Planning.

What you'll do:

• Assist in delivering diverse urban planning projects including precinct plans for private, institutional and government clients, local and regional land use strategies, preparation of planning instruments, sector strategies for local and state government clients, and land use policy directions.
• Support client engagement and contribute to project success.
• Collaborate across our services including urban design, economics, engagement, and with other Colliers services like Engineering and Strategic Advisory to deliver innovative solutions.
• Undertake research, prepare planning reports, and operate at the intersection of strategy and project delivery.
• Navigate planning frameworks and contribute to strategic outcomes

Qualifications

• A degree in Planning or a related field.

• 3-6 years of experience in strategic urban planning (consulting or government), or experience in statutory planning with opportunities to translate to strategic or work on a range of projects. If you are the right person, but with more or less years’ experience, we encourage you to apply.

• Sound project management skills, demonstrated ability to lead project teams and guide more junior team members

• Strong communication, research, and writing skills.

• A passion for shaping better places and delivering real-world impact.

• Enthusiasm to work as part of a national team, while maintaining a primary focus on the NSW market.

Additional Information

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 at [email protected].

Please be advised that applications will only be accepted directly rather than via recruitment agencies.