2x Team Leaders

• 2x Permanent, Full-Time positions available
• Salary: $118,248 - $135,701 gross p.a. plus 12 % Super
• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
• Located at Council's Nowra Administration Building, 36 Bridge Road, Nowra
• Relocation opportunity to the beautiful South Coast / Potential for relocation assistance
• Leaseback Vehicle Available
• Applications close: Thursday 28 August 2025 (at midnight)

About the Role

We are looking for two motivated professionals to lead our northern Development Services teams. These roles are a fantastic opportunity for two talented planners with a solid background in development assessment, looking to leverage their skills and grow into a leadership role. You will bring your technical expertise, collaborative mindset and passion for planning to guide and support our teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for our community.

In this role, you will lead by example - setting clear objectives, making informed decisions and fostering a culture of accountability and high performance. You will manage the end-to-end processing of development applications, deliver expert advice, reporting and overseeing the daily operations of your team while leading and supporting your staff to achieve positive and compliant outcomes in the development assessment space. Reporting directly to the Manager - Development Services, the main responsibilities of this role include:

• Direct and coordinate a Unit within Council to enable Council to function at an optimal level.
• Model leadership behaviours that align with Council's Leadership Capability Framework and contribute to a culture where staff and stakeholders have confidence in the way the organisation is lead and services are delivered.
• Report to the Department Manager on areas of functional responsibility making professional recommendations for the Department Manager's consideration.
• Establish objectives, timeframes and milestones for the Unit that support the Community Strategic Plan and align operational activities accordingly.
• Process, assess, provide recommendations and determine development applications under relevant delegated authority in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulations and associated legislation.
• Prepare documentation for and give evidence at Land & Environment Court hearings.
• Assess, report and present regional development applications to the Southern Region Planning Panel.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related field equivalent to a Bachelor of Town Planning or Urban & Regional Planning
• Extensive experience in the operation and management of the development control process.
• Extensive experience in the assessment of development applications pursuant to Section 79C of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act.
• Current NSW WorkCover Construction Induction Card
• Class C Driver's Licence
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

Our ideal candidates will be experienced planners with strong development assessment experience, ready to take the next step into leadership. They will bring a collaborative mindset, foster a positive team culture and mentor others to achieve shared goals and success.

How to ApplyTo submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and responding to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
3. Briefly describe your experience supervising and supporting teams, how do you approach leadership tasks?
4. Why do you want to work for Shoalhaven City Council?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on

Applications Close: Thursday 28 August 2025 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Bruce Gibbs - Manager - Development Services

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks sick leave and 2 Health and Wellbeing days per annum
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace