Associate Director, Planning

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Colliers Full time
Company Description

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 64 countries, our 17,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients.

At Colliers, we are enterprising. What sets us apart is not just 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 success by empowering our teams to think and act differently to deliver exceptional results.

With Ethos Urban now part of Colliers, we've united 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 clients access to Colliers' full suite of property and advisory services. It's a powerful combination of local expertise and global capability.

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 an Associate Director, Planning who's ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact.

Our Queensland 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 in their career. You will form part of our Queensland leadership team, leaning into a combination of business strategy and project delivery. We will provide a platform to build your personal profile in the industry, whilst providing the opportunity to work on some fantastic projects that will shape the city in which we work. Take this opportunity to grow your career as we grow Colliers Urban Planning in Queensland.

What you'll do:

  • Lead and deliver diverse urban and land development projects across sectors.
  • Drive client engagement and contribute to business growth.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Mentor junior staff and foster 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 statutory urban planning (consulting or government).
  • 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 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.



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