Who we are

The City of Salisbury is the most progressive council in South Australia, driving growth, jobs, housing and opportunity in the north. With a workforce of over 400 people, we offer the chance to collaborate with teams across the organisation to deliver meaningful, community-focused projects.

The City Development Department shapes a sustainable and well-planned future for Salisbury by managing diverse planning and development projects, from large-scale commercial and industrial initiatives to residential developments.

Join us and make a positive impact on Salisbury's future.

About the role

The City of Salisbury is seeking motivated building professionals to join our Development Services team.

We are seeking applications from graduates, early career professionals and experienced building professionals. Appointments may be made at Level 3, Level 4 or Level 5 depending on qualifications, accreditation, skills and experience.

Working within our Building team, you will contribute to the assessment of development applications, building compliance activities and customer enquiries, helping ensure development across Salisbury is safe, compliant and aligned with legislative requirements.

Whether you are a recent graduate looking to establish your career, an accredited Building Professional seeking your next prospect, or an experienced practitioner looking for more complex assessment work, we would like to hear from you.

Your key responsibilities will include

- Assessing development applications and building documentation.
- Providing advice to applicants, builders, consultants and the community.
- Reviewing plans, specifications and supporting documentation.




- Undertaking site inspections and compliance activities.
- Assisting with or managing development assessment processes, depending on classification level.
- Preparing reports, recommendations and approval documentation.
- Applying the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016, National Construction Code and relevant legislation.
- Supporting positive customer experiences through professional and responsive service.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within Development Services.

About you
You are a pragmatic and customer-focused building professional who enjoys solving complex problems, working collaboratively with stakeholders and contributing to safe and high-quality development outcomes.

You may be a recent graduate looking for a pathway into local government development assessment, or an experienced Building Professional seeking the opportunity to work on a diverse range of applications and projects.

You will also have

- Relevant qualifications in Building Surveying, Building Inspection, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- The ability to interpret technical information and legislative requirements.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.




- Solid organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A commitment to customer service and continuous learning.
- A current Class C Driver's Licence.

For Level 4 and Level 5 appointments

- Experience in development assessment, building assessment or related regulatory functions.
- Accreditation under the Accredited Professionals Scheme relevant to the position.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying building legislation, codes and standards.

For Graduate appointments

- A qualification recognised for future accreditation under the Accredited Professionals Scheme (Building), or equivalent.

What we offer

- State-of-the-art Salisbury Community Hub is 25 minutes from the CBD with excellent rail and road connections.
- Modern and positive work environments.
- Free car parking.
- Flexible work options.
- Three additional leave days per year.
- Annual pay rises.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including skin checks, health assessments, flu vaccinations and an employee assistance program.
- Professional development opportunities.

Graduate Development Officer Building [Position Description].

Level 3 - $85,977 per annum plus super

Development Officer Building [Position Description].

Level 4 - $94,874 per annum plus super

Development Officer Building [Position Description].

Level 5 $103,757 per annum plus super

People who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact us

All enquiries can be made to ••••@salisbury.sa.gov.au

Applications close 9:00am, 27 October 2026.

📌 Development Officer Building (Salisbury)
🏢 City of Salisbury
📍 Salisbury