Planning Officer

City of Tea Tree Gully; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tea Tree Gully is seeking a Planning Officer to join the Regulatory Services team on a 10-month maternity leave contract in Adelaide. You will assess development applications, provide planning advice, and contribute to positive planning outcomes for our community.

You will work with applicants, community members and agencies, undertake site inspections, prepare reports, and support decision-making. A qualification in Urban and Regional Planning is required or related discipline, with

Qualifications

• Qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline.
• Experience in development assessment is desirable.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and process a range of development applications.
• Provide planning advice to applicants and community members.
• Undertake site inspections and contribute to development assessment outcomes.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for decision-making.
• Collaborate with colleagues, government agencies, applicants, and the community.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Development assessment

Site inspections

Report writing

Customer service

Education

Urban and Regional Planning degree

Job description

We're seeking a Planning Officer to join our Regulatory Services team on a 10-month maternity leave contract. Whether you're a recent planning graduate looking to start your career or an experienced planner seeking a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll contribute to the assessment of development applications, provide planning advice, and help deliver positive planning outcomes for our community.

About the Role

As a Planning Officer, you will:

• Assess and process a range of development applications.
• Provide planning and development advice to applicants and community members.
• Undertake site inspections and contribute to development assessment outcomes.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, government agencies, applicants, and the community.

Position Description - Planning Officer

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a positive attitude and enjoys working with people.
• Is eager to learn and contribute to a team environment.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgement and a customer-focused approach.
• Holds a qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline.
• Experience in development assessment is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from graduates, early-career planners, and experienced professionals alike.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team culture.
• Exposure to a diverse range of development applications.
• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow your planning skills.
• The chance to make a real impact in the community.

If you're a motivated and positive individual looking to be part of a team that values collaboration, learning and great customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply.

Salary range is between $95,585 and $108,312 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications.

Applications close 5pm 27 August 2026. We will be actively shortlisting and interviewing during the application period and the position may be awarded before the advertised close date.

For more information about the roles or the classification structure, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Justine Perry - Assessment Manager-Team Leader Planning on 08 8397 7361 for a confidential conversation.

Discover your potential at the City of Tea Tree Gully.