Team Leader, Development

City-of-Norwood-Payneham-&-St-Peter

Adelaide

On-site

AUD 125,000 - 153,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and professional development

Paid study assistance

Annual leave loading

Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellbeing programs

Income protection benefits

Job summary

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is seeking a Team Leader, Development to lead the Development Assessment Unit and shape policy for high quality urban outcomes. In this full-time role you will manage a cross-functional team, assess complex Development Applications, develop planning policies, deliver timely guidance to Council and the community, and promote collaborative leadership.

Flexible working conditions and a starting salary of $138,656 + Super support a balanced, civic-minded

Qualifications

Extensive experience assessing Development Applications.
Experience drafting policies aligned with legislation.
Knowledge of the PDI Act and Regulations.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
PIA Corporate Membership eligibility.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate Planning and Development Compliance duties.
Assess complex Development Applications under PDI Act.
Develop policies for Planning & Design Code.
Provide timely planning advice to Council and community.
Monitor planning systems effectiveness.
Liquor licensing advisory to applicants and council.

Skills

Development Applications

Policy Development

PDI Act knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Negotiation skills

Leadership potential

Education

Urban/Regional Planning degree

Tools

Plan SA Planning Portal

Authority software

Job description

Employment Opportunity

Urban Planning & Environment / Development Assessment & Regulatory Services

Team Leader, Development

Lead a specialist team and shape the future of our vibrant city through high quality development services
Join a supportive and collaborative team with excellent working conditions
Enjoy flexible working conditions and be remunerated with a starting salary of $138,656 + Super

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

Although not essential, the following experience will be highly regarded:

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

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