· $119,913 - $127,138 plus Super & Motor Vehicle

· Be a part of this region’s exciting future

· Outstanding planning focussed leadership role

Port Augusta is nestled at the top of Spencer Gulf, in the heart of South Australia. The Port Augusta City Council area is 1,153km², approx. 300 km’s (3 hours) north of Adelaide.

Renewable Energy, Manufacturing, Construction, Health and Social Services, Retail, Education, Training and Tourism are the current and future projected major industries.

Port Augusta is a large regional city with excellent services, with unique nature-based, cultural, lifestyle and leisure experiences, making it a great place to live.

Reporting to the Director Infrastructure and assisted by a capable team, this position manages the Growth and Regulatory Services Department and is the senior planner for Council.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing efficient and effective management and leadership to ensure the development of Port Augusta’s built environment is undertaken in a controlled and compliant manner.

Oversight of the General Inspectorate, Building Inspections, and Environmental Health services for Council to ensure compliance, safety, reliability, amenity and vibrancy of the City and Community assets.

Assessing complicated and strategic development applications and provide managerial guidance and support to others in accordance with the Regulations, codes, and other relevant legislation.

Ensuring development applications integrate with Council’s Development Plan and strategic objectives.

Proactively develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships with residents, Elected Members, and Statutory Authorities, representing Council as required.

Developing a high performing, motivated, and self-directed teams, by supporting and mentoring individuals, and modelling the expected values and behaviours of Council.

Tertiary qualifications in Planning or Building, and commensurate experience from the private and/or public sector/s will be essential.

Ideally with prior leadership experience or strong potential, you will be highly computer literate, have sound written and verbal communication skills, be committed to continuous improvement, and providing outstanding customer service internally and externally.

Comfortable managing a broad role, you will have a “hands on” approach and be comfortable to pivot between strategic and operational mode as required with limited resources.

Critical to success will be your ability to execute the role in a calm, solution focussed and collaborative manner, whilst living the Vision and Values of Council.

Please apply via the Seek advertisement referencing PACC241025 before 12 midnight by 9 November 2025.

To enquire or obtain a Candidate Information Pack please email Heather Oliver at LG Talent in confidence on 0404 801 969 or via [email protected]