Coordinator Development Services

About The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced development assessment professional with strong connections within our sector to lead a team focusing on innovation, collaboration, strengthening industry relationships and delivering exemplary service to our community.

As Coordinator Development Services, you will lead a high-performing team delivering planning, building and development compliance to our diverse community, supporting team growth and prioritising our customers by placing them at the heart of everything we do. As Coordinator, you will create opportunities to shape the future of our City, combining this with a focus on maintaining a strong team culture. 

This role provides the opportunity to influence our City’s future by:

• Delivering informed, balanced planning and building outcomes.
• Providing clear and compelling advice to Council, stakeholders, and community.
• Supporting innovation, efficiency, and sustainability within development services.
• Leading a team culture that thrives on excellence, collaboration, and customer focus.
• Supporting a comprehensive building inspection and audit program.

About You: 

• You bring expertise in forming relationships, investing in and developing people, clarity of direction and strong communication skills which complements your: Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning (or equivalent) or Bachelor of Construction Management (Building Surveying) or graduate Diploma in Building Surveying (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in statutory and strategic planning and building functions.
• Knowledge of the National Construction Code (Building Code of Australia) and its application
• Passion for leading, mentoring and inspiring a team to deliver service excellence.
• High-level technical skills in development assessment and compliance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results in a complex environment.

 About Our Organisation: 

The City of Charles Sturt is a vibrant community home to around 130,000 people across 105 different cultures. We champion unity in diversity and strive to reflect our community within our workforce - wherever you are from, you are home in the City of Charles Sturt.

We prioritise customer and employee experience and a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees, our people and our community "Means the World" to us which highlights the importance of our places, our people and our service to the community.

We work flexibly and support one another. Visit our careers page to explore the benefits of joining our team and talk to us about what flexibility works for you.

About Our Team:

Development Services plays an integral role in shaping the future of our vibrant City. This team delivers outcomes that improve streetscapes, greening and the environment, along with housing choice and a range of retail, commercial, industrial and community uses within safe building outcomes. The impact of your work will benefit our community for generations to come.      

The Detail: 

The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis and is classified at Band 1, with a starting salary of $161,665.50 per annum + Super + Annual Leave Loading.  For this role, CCS may offer additional remuneration where specific market, project, or capability criteria are met.

 Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application for this vacancy by 5.00pm, Monday, 15 September 2025.

For further information about this vacancy, please view the attached position description. 

Enquiries about this position may be made to the following:

Julie Vanco, Assessment Manager

jvanco@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

8408 1187

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