Role 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

Benefits

- Adaptable 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

How to Apply
For more information, a copy of the job description can be found below.

Specific enquiries may be directed to the Council’s Manager, Development & Regulatory Services, Kieran Fairbrother on 8366 4560.

Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday, 15 November 2026.

Additional Information

Job Title / Number:

Team Leader, Development (Job # qA221733)

Department:

Urban Planning & Environment

Type:

Full-Time

Location:

Norwood, Payneham & St Peters.

Supporting Document:

Position Description

Application Close Date:

15/11/2026

Application Close Time:

11:59 PM

Contact Details

Position Title:

Manager, Development & Regulatory Services

Department:

Urban Planning & Environment

Name:

Kieran Fairbrother

Phone:

83664560

Email:

[email protected]

📌 Team Leader, Development (Saint Peters)
🏢 City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters
📍 Saint Peters