
Erin Collins
PrincipalHayball
As an award-winning architect and Principal at Hayball, I deliver design excellence that seamlessly integrates community benefit with commercial success. My strategic leadership and collaborative expertise have established me as a trusted adviser on transformative projects across Australia and New Zealand, partnering with multinational corporations, government bodies, and private sector leaders.
I specialise in the critical early phases that determine project success—feasibility analysis and strategic design development. This foundation enables me to navigate complex development approvals while optimising outcomes for residential and mixed-use developments. My particular expertise spans Affordable Housing, Build to Rent, and Student Accommodation projects, where I leverage deep understanding of form, space, and aesthetics to balance regulatory compliance with design excellence.
Through skilled negotiation and team leadership, I orchestrate complex consultant and stakeholder ecosystems, transforming challenging briefs into successful planning and feasibility outcomes that exceed expectations.
My passion for people and the property industry drives active professional engagement across key leadership roles:
- Urban Development Institute Australia, NSW Urban Renewal and Infill Committee member
- Property Council of Australia Social Infrastructure Committee member
- Property Council of Australia finalist for the Inaugural People of Property Awards - People First
- Mentor and sponsor in the PCA Mentoring and 500 Women in Property Programs
- PowerHousing Australia affiliate member, championing community housing providers nationally
At Hayball, our research-driven, collaborative approach positions people at the heart of innovative design solutions. I'm committed to maximising every project's potential while maintaining unwavering dedication to design excellence and meaningful community impact.