Principal Planner

Veris; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Veris is seeking a Principal Planner to join our Brisbane team. You will lead complex planning and advisory projects, navigating development, infrastructure and government sectors with a focus on delivering practical, commercially informed solutions.

You will leverage a robust Queensland network and deep regulatory awareness to support clients and grow the business. The role requires a senior planning professional with extensive experience, strong relationships and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in planning, advisory or related consulting roles.
• Strong network across Brisbane and Queensland planning, development and government sectors.
• Deep understanding of policy, regulatory and market forces shaping growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex planning and advisory projects across development, infrastructure and government sectors.
• Provide trusted advice to clients navigating planning, policy, governance and growth challenges.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, landowners, infrastructure providers and government agencies.
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities informing client decisions.
• Develop practical, commercially informed pathways to achieve client objectives.

Skills

10+ years planning

Development planning

Policy & regulatory knowledge

Job description

About Us

Our team works across Queensland and Australia, bringing together planners, urban designers and advisors to deliver development projects, strategic planning initiatives, government advisory assignments and advocacy for major public and private sector clients. We are trusted by developers, landowners, infrastructure providers and government agencies to help shape places, solve complex challenges and unlock opportunities.

Our Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Principal Planner to join our Brisbane team.

This role is suited to a highly regarded planning professional with strong industry networks, sound commercial judgement and a deep understanding of the planning and development landscape. You will help clients navigate change, identify pathways forward and provide advice that reflects both technical expertise and an understanding of the broader market and policy environment.

• Leading complex planning and advisory projects across development, infrastructure and government sectors.
• Providing trusted advice to clients navigating planning, policy, governance and growth-related challenges.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships across the property, development, infrastructure and government sectors.
• Identifying emerging trends, policy changes and market opportunities that shape client decision-making.
• Working with clients to develop practical, commercially informed pathways to achieve their objectives.
• Preparing proposals, contributing to business development initiatives and supporting the continued growth of our Queensland business - with opportunities for career development across Veris' nationwide office network.
• Managing projects commercially, including scope, budgets, timeframes and delivery outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with specialists across planning, urban design, GIS, surveying and advisory services.
• Mentoring and developing emerging planning professionals.
• Contributing to the continued growth and evolution of Veris Consulting & Advisory.

About You

You will bring:

• 10+ years' experience in planning, advisory or related consulting roles.
• Strong technical capability across development planning, strategic planning, government advisory or a combination of these areas.
• An established and respected network across the Brisbane and Queensland planning, development and government sectors.
• A detailed understanding of the policy, regulatory and market forces shaping growth and development in Queensland.
• Experience working with developers, landowners, local government and state government agencies.
• The ability to identify opportunities, build trusted relationships and convert conversations into long-term client partnerships.
• Strong commercial, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence and judgement to operate as a senior advisor on complex and often sensitive projects.
• A collaborative approach and a desire to work across a broad range of projects, disciplines and geographies.

Our Culture

At Veris we value providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is treated with dignity and respect.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, cultural background, ethnicity, national origin, ability/disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries.

We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.