An opportunity to join our Development Services team and play an integral role in the enhancement of our built environment within The Barossa Council’s community. Utilise your knowledge and experience within the planning industry to ensure an outstanding customer experience through the delivery of technical expertise and procedural guidance.

We are seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working within a team environment and consistently achieves compliance with strict legislative timeframes and assessment regulations. As part of the Development Services team, you will be responsible for the professional and timely assessment, review, and processing of a wide range of development applications – including residential, commercial, industrial, and rural projects. You will also provide accurate and practical planning advice to the community and key stakeholders, assist the team in meeting strategic objectives, and undertake site inspections and investigations into potential breaches of planning legislation, all while upholding high service standards.

To be successful you will need:

Knowledge and understanding of planning assessment, the planning industry, and a passion for enhancing the built environment.

Excellent communication skills to guide customers through complex enquiries.

Key technical knowledge of relevant Acts, regulations and codes including the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and Local Government Act 1999.

Experience in the delivery of end-to-end planning assessment process compliant with relevant Acts.

The ability to read and analyse plans and specifications and to source and interpret relevant information.

Join a progressive & flexible organisation in this opportunity to influence change and be valued for your contribution. This is a full-time, permanent position offered at General Officer Level 3-5 (depending on experience) $78,676.28 – 99,101.50 p.a. under our Enterprise Agreement 2022. We are open to flexible work options and alternative work arrangements for the right candidate.

Benefits of working with us

Council is committed to delivering quality services and recognises that to achieve this, providing an environment for staff to flourish is essential. Here’s a glimpse at what’s on offer:

Flexible work culture with flexi time and flexible work arrangements.

An innovative Employee Wellbeing and Resilience Program.

Competitive discounts on private health insurance.

Generous uniform allowance.

Journey insurance and income protection.

Professional development and industry networking.

Essential position requirements

This position requires you to hold and provide evidence of a current and valid National Police Check (NPC) before being appointed to the position.

All employees are required to undertake a pre-employment medical prior to commencement for income protection purposes.

For further information and a copy of the position description, please refer to www.barossa.sa.gov.au. or contact the People and Culture team on (08) 8563 8444 or [email protected]. Please apply via our website and address the position competency profile.

Applications close Sunday 29th June 2025

The Barossa Council is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles, a constructive culture, workplace diversity and professional development. We welcome applications from those with diverse backgrounds including people who live with disability and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure all employees are successful in their roles.