About Adelaide Hills Council

The Adelaide Hills Council is a magnificent place to live, work and visit.  The environmental, residential, primary production and natural qualities of the district are renowned and contribute to the Adelaide Hills being "a special place", and one of Australia's most loved areas. Adelaide Hills Council is committed to building the community through leadership, community involvement and commitment to service.

We offer a diverse and supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, flexible work practices, income protection insurance and a genuine desire for you to enjoy your work.

Senior Statutory Planner (This is a full-time permanent position)

This role undertakes the assessment of complex development applications in accordance with statutory timeframes whilst achieving well-balanced development outcomes and high quality customer service. This role provides specialist planning advice to applicants, members of the public and Council.

The Senior Statutory Planner represents Council at Assessment Panel meetings and in court appeals. The Senior Statutory Planner also provides professional guidance to others within the team, mentoring team members and supporting the development compliance activities.

The role reports to the Team Leader Statutory Planning

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning and extensive technical expertise working as a Planner in development assessment within local government.
• Full membership of the Planning Institute of Australia (or be eligible to obtain)
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act and Regulations and other related legislation.
• Extensive experience in statutory planning within local or state government
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships
• Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a range of digital tools and technologies
• Experience in managing Court Appeals

About our Benefits

Experience the benefits of a career in council:

• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Free income protection insurance for personal illnesses or injuries.
• A health and wellbeing program offering flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars and more.
• Free access to three counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Corporate Uniform Allowance.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Study Assistance.

How to Apply

Applications must address the selection criteria in the position description and state the reference number 80. Please see below, a copy of the position description.

Apply by 5:00pm Monday 26 January 2026 via SEEK.

Confidential enquiries are welcome to Blake Oneil, Team Leader Statutory Planning on (08) 8375 7937.

The advert information can be provided in other formats if requested.

International applicants who do not have an appropriate Australian work visa or residency will not be considered, or receive an acknowledgement email. 

Should your application be successful and move to the next stage, you will be contacted by the Hiring Manager. If you do not receive any communication regarding your application within 20 business days of the advertisement close date your application has been unsuccessful.