Expression of Interest - Senior Development Officer - Building

City of Playford Council; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Playford Council is seeking an experienced Senior Development Officer (Building) through an Expressions of Interest process. The role leads expert building surveyors, provides guidance on complex compliance matters and supports enforcement activities to ensure safe, compliant development.

You will collaborate with builders, developers and internal teams, mentor staff and contribute to policy development while advancing professional practice within a growing city.

Qualifications

• This role requires senior expertise in building surveying, compliance and development services.
• Experience with complex legislative and regulatory environments is essential.
• Accreditation as Building Professional Level 1, 2 or 3 is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice on complex building and compliance matters
• Supporting enforcement activities and representing Council where required
• Undertaking commercial building inspections and Building Rules assessments
• Mentoring and guiding building surveyors within the team
• Supporting reporting, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working with builders, developers and internal teams to achieve practical outcomes

Skills

Building surveying

Regulatory compliance

Client/stakeholder management

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Building Professional Level 1/2/3 accreditation

Job description

Expression of Interest - Senior Development Officer - Building

Lead the people and decisions that shape a growing city.

Remuneration: $112,404 – $130,704

This is not your typical local government opportunity.

At the City of Playford, development is about more than approvals, compliance and legislation. It is about creating safe, sustainable and thriving communities where people can live, work and connect.

As one of South Australia's fastest-growing councils, we are seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced Building Surveyors who are passionate about making a meaningful difference.

This role offers the chance to be part of a growing organisation where high-performing professionals can develop their expertise and progress into future leadership opportunities.

Why this role matters

The decisions you make today will help shape the places where future generations live, work and invest.

You will provide technical expertise and leadership across functions that ensure development occurs safely, responsibly and in accordance with legislative requirements, while balancing community expectations, economic growth and quality outcomes.

The Opportunity

• Providing expert advice on complex building and compliance matters
• Supporting enforcement activities and representing Council where required
• Supporting the operation of the Council’s Building Fire Safety Committee
• Mentoring and guiding building surveyors within the team
• Helping the team manage workloads and priorities
• Supporting reporting, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Undertaking commercial building inspections and Building Rules assessments
• Working closely with builders, developers, consultants and internal teams to achieve practical outcomes
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Enjoy a supportive team culture that values collaboration, humour and professional respect

Who you are

• Passionate about community outcomes and motivated by meaningful work.
• Highly capable in building surveying, compliance, development services, planning, regulatory services or a related discipline.
• An engaging communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experienced in complex legislative and regulatory environments.
• Accreditation as a Building Professional Level 1, 2 (for Senior Development) or 3 will be highly regarded.
• Work across a diverse range of complex building and compliance matters

Why Playford

• Meaningful work that directly contributes to the future of our community.
• An opportunity where your influence extends beyond regulation to shaping the built environment.
• A collaborative and values-driven culture focused on service, accountability and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to build a legacy through the people, places and developments you help shape.
• Flexible working arrangements and genuine work/life balance

Applications close at 12pm on Friday, 23 October 2026.

The City of Playford values diversity and work life balance.If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you insubmittingyour application including alternative vacancy formats and application options, please refer to the Manager's contact details above. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used to support your access to fullyparticipatein the recruitment process.