Employment Opportunity
Urban Planning & Workplace / 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,****** + 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, team-oriented 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 **** (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 **** 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
Flexible 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
Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday, 15 November ****.
Additional Information
Job Title / Number:
Job Title / Number: Team Leader, Development (Job # qA******)
Position Title: Manager, Development & Regulatory Services
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📌 Team Leader, Development (Adelaide)
🏢 City-of-Norwood-Payneham-&-St-Peter
📍 Adelaide