Make a visible impact in one of South Australia's fastest-growing regions
Work across growth area planning, town centre renewal and activity centre projects
Permanent full-time role - SA Municipal Salaried Officers Award General Officer Level 7 Salary $122,310 to $129,135 per annum + 12% superannuation + Income Protection
Help Shape the Future of Gawler
Want to work on projects that genuinely influence the future of a growing community?
The Town of Gawler is seeking an experienced and motivated
Senior Strategic Planner
to join our newly formed Growth Department and help shape the future of Gawler.
This is an exciting prospect to help guide Gawler's growth, development and evolution through strategic planning, infrastructure planning, place-making and policy projects that support a thriving, connected and livable community.
You'll work across a broad mix of projects, including growth area planning, major strategic investigations, town centre renewal, community infrastructure planning and future Code Amendments.
This isn't planning for planning's sake. Our work directly informs Council decisions, investment priorities and community outcomes. The ideas developed by the Growth Department help shape the homes, infrastructure, open spaces, activity centres and services that support a growing and thriving community.
If you're looking for an opportunity to work on meaningful projects, contribute to major strategic decisions and leave a lasting legacy, you'll find it here.
This position will be based at our administration centre in the heart of Gawler. Just 45 minutes from the Adelaide CBD with direct rail access, it offers the convenience of a well-connected centre, with excellent coffee shops, local businesses and a welcoming main street right on Council's doorstep.
What's Involved in the Role
Reporting to the Manager Growth, you will help coordinate and deliver a broad range of strategic planning projects and initiatives that guide the future growth and development of Gawler.
You will work closely with teams across Council, government agencies, consultants, industry and the community to provide evidence-based planning advice and help deliver projects that make a real difference.
Some of the projects and initiatives you'll contribute to may include:
Planning & Design Code Amendments
Structure planning and growth area investigations,



including involvement in major projects such as the Kudla Growth Area Investigations and Northern Park Lands Master Plan
Town Centre revitalisation and place-making projects
Strategic land use and infrastructure planning
Community engagement and consultation programs
Planning policy research and development
Council reports, briefings and strategic advice
You will also provide strategic advice to the Growth Department as part of an integrated team, supporting projects across economic development, tourism, community infrastructure, open space and water infrastructure planning.
About You
You're someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working with a diverse range of stakeholders and turning ideas into real outcomes.
You bring strategic planning experience, strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to project delivery. Most importantly, you're excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of one of South Australia's fastest-growing regions.
You will have tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning, Town Planning or a related discipline, and be eligibility for membership with the Planning Institute of Australia.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Experience in strategic planning, planning policy and/or growth management
Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply planning legislation, policy frameworks and strategic planning processes.
Experience preparing reports and presenting recommendations
The ability to balance competing priorities and exercise sound professional judgement
A passion for creating great places and communities
Experience working with South Australia's Planning and Design Code and Code Amendment processes will be highly regarded.
If you don't meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills, experience and approach would make you a strong fit for the role, we encourage you to apply and tell us what you would bring to the team.
Why Join Us
At the Town of Gawler,



we're building a Growth Department focused on long-term thinking, innovation and practical outcomes. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence decision-making, see your ideas move from strategy into delivery, and contribute to projects that are visible across the community.
We offer:
Meaningful and varied project work
Autonomy to lead and shape your own projects, with support from a Manager and Director who both understand and have experience in leading strategic planning projects
Flexible working arrangements
A supportive and collaborative team environment
The opportunity to genuinely influence the future of Gawler
Most importantly, you'll be part of a team helping deliver projects that will leave a lasting legacy for our community. As the Growth Department is newly formed, this role also offers the chance to help shape how the team works, collaborates and delivers strategic outcomes for Council.
About Us
Established in ****, the Town of Gawler is one of South Australia's most significant historic towns and a key regional centre experiencing significant growth and change.
Our Growth Department works across Council to connect strategic planning, economic development, tourism, community infrastructure, open space and infrastructure planning and is leading a diverse portfolio of strategic projects that will influence how Gawler develops into the future. This gives the role a broad organisational lens and the opportunity to influence decisions beyond a single project area.
Our culture is underpinned by our values:
Teamwork, Integrity, Collaboration, Creativity and Positivity.
Applications must be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and be submitted via email only to .
To be considered for the position, please submit a brief covering letter addressing the Selection Criteria in the Position Description, together with a current resume. The Position Description can be downloaded from the website .
Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to embracing diversity for the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who believe they meet the criteria for the position.
Town of Gawler is a smoke, drug and alcohol-free work environment.
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📌 Senior Strategic Planner (Adelaide)
🏢 The Town of Gawler
📍 Adelaide