Team Leader Planning
City of Salisbury
Posted 4 days ago
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 see the positive impact your work can make.
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.
The role
As Team Leader Planning, you'll lead a professional team responsible for assessing a diverse range of development proposals across one of South Australia's most dynamic growth areas. This is a hands-on leadership role combining people leadership, complex planning assessment, and stakeholder engagement.
Working closely with the Assessment Manager, you'll support and develop staff, provide expert planning advice, and help deliver development outcomes that enhance Salisbury's future. If you're an experienced planner who enjoys leading people, solving complex planning challenges, and making a genuine impact on your community, we'd love to hear from you.
Read the Position Description.
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 Chris Carrey, Assessment Manager on 04•• ••• 156 or ••••@salisbury.sa.gov.au
Applications close 9:00am, 24 August 2026.
About City of Salisbury
The City of Salisbury is one of SA’s largest and most diverse councils, serving over 148,000 residents across 30+ suburbs. With 400+ staff across 17 sites, we deliver high-quality services and foster a connected, sustainable community. We’re driving over $3 billion in investment, including the $200M City Centre redevelopment and new Aquatic Centre, creating exciting opportunities to live, work and play. We also prioritise staff development through training, study leave, and tuition support—helping our people grow their careers while making a real impact.