Senior Manager City Planning
3 weeks ago
Step into a leadership role at the City of Playford, one of the fastest-growing councils in South Australia, as it prepares to deliver, what we believe to be, once-in-a-generation planning activities. With intense residential growth set to soar from over 113,000 to 184,000 by 2046, presenting both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. As the Senior Manager City Planning, you'll be at the forefront of shaping a sustainable and dynamic future for Northern Adelaide.
With diverse communities across emerging urban hubs, rural townships, and fertile horticultural lands, you'll help drive the development of Playford as a thriving city centre. If you're ready to make an impact in a progressive and community-focused environment, this is your opportunity to lead and influence the growth of South Australia's next big city
About The Role And Your Team
As our Senior Manager City Planning, you'll report to the General Manager Corporate Services and work closely with the Executive Team to tackle high-impact strategic and operational challenges. You will play a pivotal role in leading and executing city and corporate planning strategies that drive Playford's growth. This is a chance to lead transformative projects that will shape the future of our city and influence key decision-making processes.
You'll be a trusted advisor, ensuring alignment between strategic plans and the city's evolving needs, while working with a dynamic team to implement effective and forward-thinking solutions.
About You
To thrive in this role, you will leverage your expertise in city planning, leadership, and stakeholder engagement. You will:
- Be the face of city planning at the City of Playford, one of the fastest-growing councils in South Australia. Being 'the face' means you'll interact with Executive and Elected Members and other key stakeholders on city planning matters.
- Lead the development of comprehensive city-wide strategies and masterplans for key precincts and guiding major projects. You'll ensure city infrastructure is optimised to support the growing needs of Playford.
- Bring a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach to shaping Playford's future as South Australia's next major regional centre.
- Create and deliver key corporate plans and reports including Annual Business Plans and Strategic Plans ensuring alignment with Executive and Elected Members' objectives, while meeting legislative requirements.
- Be a forward-thinker who can identify opportunities for improvement and inspire your team to innovate and solve problems.
- Leverage your communication and influencing skills to translate complex strategies into actionable plans that deliver real results.
The Details
This is a full-time, 5-year fixed-term contract. We offer a competitive remuneration package, including:
- Attractive salary including superannuation, and provision for a motor vehicle.
- Access to a range of staff benefits salary packaging, income protection, onsite parking and a strong health & wellbeing focus including corporate discount on health cover and gym memberships & free employee assistance program.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth in a fast-paced and impactful environment.
- An active social club in which you'll make lifelong connections while enjoying fun events, both workplace and recreational activities, and a strong sense of community.
If you believe you have the knowledge, skills, and experience to excel in this role and would like further information, please contact Skye Nitschke, Executive Assistant to the General Manager Corporate Services on (08) 8256 0404 or Luke Culhane, General Manager - Corporate Services on (08) 8256 0256.
What are you waiting for? Apply today
Applications close at 12:00pm noon on Friday, 11 April 2025
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