Team Leader

Who are we:
The Department for Trade and Investment facilitates South Australia's growth in a way that is strong, effective and sustainable by identifying and promoting South Australia's competitive advantages. DTI helps attract local, national, and international investment and makes it easier for South Australian businesses to export premium goods and services. DTI oversees South Australia's planning system to create liveable and sustainable communities that enhance the lives of all South Australians. It helps creates an environment that promotes a culture of good design in the built environment and one where people and businesses can thrive.

The Roles:
There are three roles available in Planning Directorate in PLUS.

• Team Leader, Regional Plans (ongoing)  - This role is responsible for the delivery of the State's next generation of digital regional plans and the development of other strategic plans focused on population and economic trends, analysis in land housing, urban development and demography. It includes community engagement and stakeholder liaison and providing strategic planning advice to senior management, the State Planning Commission and Minister for Planning.
• Team Leader, Planning and Design Code (term 18 months)  - Two roles are available, responsible for preparing, processing and implementing Code Amendments and providing planning policy advice to senior management, the Minister for Planning and the State Planning Commission.

The roles require high levels of professional independence and will enhance customer outcomes, drive growth and investment, and enhance the liveability and sustainability of our communities.

About You:
To be successful in these positions, you must be able to demonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:

• Ability to apply professional skills and techniques to interpret, review and implement policy, legislation and regulations.
• Sound knowledge of planning and development processes and procedures.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and associated codes, regulations and procedures and skills and abilities to apply them in complex situations.
• Skills and capacity to provide quality Team Leadership.
• Experience working in a planning related role that involves policy development, strategic planning and/or development assessment.
• High level written and oral communication skills

Qualification:
A recognised degree or post graduate qualification that supports the relevant discipline of planning and development.

Special Conditions
Successful applicants may be required to obtain a satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check prior to employment. A renewal will be required every 3 years.

Remuneration:
PO4 - $109,060 min - $118,690 max

Enquiries:
For all confidential enquiries, please contact Brett Steiner, A/Director Growth Management, Planning and Land Use Services, at *************@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:
All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a covering letter (no more than 2 pages), outlining your skills and experience in relation to the key capabilities outlined above, a current CV and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager.

All applicants must complete a `Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector' form.