Description About the position Reporting to the Manager Regulatory Services, the Team Leader Planning is responsible for delivering a range of urban planning services that support sustainable growth and liveability of the City. Delivering development assessment within Council’s statutory obligations. The position contains a technical element and will be required to undertake development assessments to assist in satisfying Council’s statutory obligations. The key responsibilities are: Co-ordinate and supervise the day-to-day operations of the planning team. Ensure Council’s statutory obligations are satisfied concerning the delivery of development assessment planning services. Prepare and/or review reports for consideration by Council and the Council Assessment Panel as required. Provide professional advice on controversial or political planning related matters or enquiries made by elected members, Council staff, developers and community members. Coach / mentor staff - professional development consistent with organisation and team values. A copy of the position description is available here. About you Considerable experience in leading a planning team or experience in a formal leadership position in a similar role Extensive experience in assessing/inspecting a variety of different developments and administering the provisions of the Planning Development and Infrastructure Act/Regulations. Extensive experience in preparing, reviewing and presenting reports to Council Assessment Panels Experience in dealing with matters before the Environment, Resources and Development Court. Experience acting as an expert witness before the Environment Resources and Development Court (highly regarded) Experience in Local Government (highly regarded) A degree in Urban and Regional planning, recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia Ability to obtain accreditation - Planning Level 1 Assessment Manager under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 Formal leadership qualifications (e.g. M.B.A or similar) (highly regarded) Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment and National Criminal History check as part of the recruitment process. Apply today! Salary range is between $117,741 and $124,538 per annum superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply. Applications close 5pm Friday 9 January 2026. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Nathan Grainger on 0466 023 260. Discover your potential at the City of Tea Tree Gully.
