Team Leader, Development

City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 125 000 - 153 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Annual leave loading

Paid study assistance

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Income protection benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Resumo da oferta

City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is seeking a Development Team Leader to lead the Development Assessment Unit and guide regulatory services. You will coordinate approvals, enforce planning decisions and shape policy to deliver high‑quality urban design outcomes.

You will drive complex Development Applications, mentor staff, and collaborate with external agencies to ensure timely, compliant planning processes within the Council area.

Qualificações

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline.
• Experience in Local Government and planning policy development.
• Knowledge of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (PDI Act).
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• Eligibility for Corporate Membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate Development Assessment and regulatory functions.
• Assess complex Development Applications under PDI Act.
• Develop and formulate Planning Code policies and concepts.
• Provide timely planning advice to Council and staff.

Conhecimentos

DAP assessment

Policy development

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Liquor licensing advice

Time management

Formação académica

Urban and Regional Planning degree

Postgraduate planning qualification

Ferramentas

Plan SA Planning Portal

Authority software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Urban Planning & Environment / Development Assessment & Regulatory Services

Full-time Permanent Annual salary starting at $138,656.92 + Statutory Superannuation

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is an inner eastern metropolitan Council, nestled on the outskirts of the CBD. The area enjoys a reputation as one of Adelaide’s most desirable places to live, work, study and visit.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a developing leader with extensive experience in the assessment of varied Development Applications and the development and formulation of policies and strategies to contribute towards the achievement of high-quality urban design and built form outcomes for our local City and its citizens.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Development & Regulatory Services, you will provide operational assistance in leading and coordinating the Planning and Development Compliance functions within the Development Assessment Unit.

This involves:

• Efficient assessment and enforcement of complex Development Applications in accordance with relevant legislation;
• Assisting to devise, develop and formulate policies and concepts for incorporation in the Planning & Design Code, and other policy documents;
• Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of planning systems;
• Assessing Outdoor Dining applications;
• Providing liquor licensing advice to Applicants, management, Council and citizens;
• Delivering timely and accurate planning advice to the Council, the community and staff.

About You

You are an experienced planning professional with emerging leadership capabilities and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality community outcomes. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and can effectively provide direction and lead cross-functional teams with a respectful, collaborative and empathetic approach.

To be successful in this position you will be a logical and proactive professional who relates well to others and can effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, as well as possessing the following skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in the assessment of varied Development Applications including complex proposals pursuant to the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (PDI Act).
• Demonstrated experience in the development and formulation of policies and strategies in line with Government legislation.
• Extensive knowledge of the PDI Act and Regulations.
• Working knowledge of the current policy, procedures and legislation in the areas of property and development, Local Government administration, environmental protection, water management, public and environmental health and infrastructure provision.
• Understanding of the Liquor Licensing Act 1997 and related procedures.
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills including an ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to undertake comprehensive research and to clearly and concisely report the findings.
• Ability to identify and strategically solve problems and procedural blocks.
• Eligibility for Corporate Membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Degree or Post graduate qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline
• Experience in Local Government
• Experience working with the Plan SA Planning Portal
• Experience in the use of Authority software
• Experience in providing leadership to and within Development Assessment teams
• Experience in the preparation of consultancy briefs and project management
• Flexible working arrangements and the ability to accrue RDO’s
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Paid study assistance
• Annual leave loading
• Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Income protection benefits (illness, accident & injury)
• Work on cosmopolitan The Parade, Norwood

Applications close 4:00pm on Friday, 13 November 2026.

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