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5 Year Contract (1.0 FTE)

Total Employment Conditions (TEC) Package: $169,239 to $175,503

About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced and visionary leader in strategic growth planning with a passion for managing change and deliver quality new development. Town of Gawler is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Manager Growth to lead, manage, and oversee our strategic planning, economic development and tourism, urban design/open space and community infrastructure teams.

Reporting to the Director Community and Growth, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the sustainable management of Council's diverse strategic growth responsibilities. You will provide strategic leadership, drive continuous improvement, and offer expert advice to enhance the liveability and prosperity of our community.

What you’ll be doing

- Provide strategic leadership across the Growth Department, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability and continuous improvement

- Lead the development, implementation and review of Council's strategic planning framework to support sustainable population growth and community outcomes

- Lead the development and implementation of Council's Economic Development and Tourism strategies

- Lead long-term planning for community, recreation, social and open space infrastructure to support current and future population needs

- Lead strategic water management, stormwater planning and integrated water management initiatives. This will include providing oversight of long-term water infrastructure planning and climate resilience strategies

- Lead the development of business cases, funding submissions and grant applications that support strategic growth initiatives

- Manage departmental budgets and resources to ensure efficient and effective service delivery

About Us

Established in 1839, the Town of Gawler is one of South Australia’s most significant historic towns, in one of the state’s fastest growing regions.

As one of the fastest growing Council areas,



we take pride in actively engaging our community through regular consultation and readily providing opportunities for our residents to influence important future outcomes. The Town of Gawler provides a progressive, rewarding and flexible working environment with a strong reputation built on collaboration, dedication and skilful fulfilment of community visions.

Town of Gawler is an organisation that celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of our employees.

Our culture is underpinned by our values: Teamwork, Integrity, Collaboration, Creativity and Positivity.

What’s on Offer

The Town of Gawler is committed to developing a strong organisational culture built on constructive styles and one team thinking. We offer a supportive work workplace where your contributions are valued, and you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our community.

The Town of Gawler provides a flexible working environment, ongoing training, professional development, and benefits to support its employees, focusing on recognition and job satisfaction.

- Opportunity – 5-year Fulltime Contract

- Work Life Balance - Flexible working conditions, 4 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata), sick leave and paid qualification entitlements

- Salary - Fulltime position - Competitive Package, $169,239 to $175,503 inclusive of Superannuation, Income Protection and Journey Insurance

- Job Satisfaction – Contribute to making a positive impact on the community. Working with a dedicated and supportive team

About You

You are an exceptional strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a commitment to excellence. Combining sound technical capability with strong leadership, communication and project delivery skills,



you can work collaboratively across Council, engage effectively with stakeholders and provide clear, evidence-based advice to support sustainable growth management decisions.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

- Tertiary qualifications, preferably in urban and regional planning, or in environmental science, economics or a related discipline

- Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in strategically leading and managing an operational unit

- A current National Criminal History Record Check with no adverse findings

- Eligibility for membership to the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

- A relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g., Master of Business Administration)

- Strong familiarity with structure planning principles and complex land division delivery, from a planning, civil engineering or landscape perspective

- Understanding of the principles and modelling that underpins community infrastructure planning

- Current, unimpeded South Australia driver's licence

How to Apply

Applications must be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and be submitted via email only to [email protected].

To be considered for the position, please address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description that can be downloaded from the website Careers | Town of Gawler Council within a brief covering letter and current resume.

If you would like to know more about the role please contact Andrew Goodsell, Director Community and Growth on 08 •••• •271 or 04•• ••• 623.

Council is an equal opportunity employer that is passionate about embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that believe they meet the criteria of the position.

Town of Gawler is a smoke, drug and alcohol-free work environment.

Applications close 12pm, Monday 20 July 2026.

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