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Full Time / Ongoing Salary range $118,640 - $138,352 + Superannuation Shape the future of South Australias fastest growing communities. At the City of Playford, growth isnt just happening, its being carefully planned, negotiated and delivered to create liveable, prosperous, sustainable and happy communities. Were looking for a Principal Planner Major Projects to take the lead on the regions most complex and high impact developments. From major greenfield growth areas to large scale urban projects, this role is at the centre of shaping how our city evolves. This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior, influential position where you will work directly with developers, state agencies and internal leaders to drive outcomes that balance growth facilitation, infrastructure outcomes and community needs. You will be a trusted advisor, a skilled negotiator, and a key decision maker on projects that leave a lasting legacy. If youre looking for a role where you can step beyond process and into genuine influence, this is it. Why this role? As the Principal Planner Major Projects, you will operate at the centre of high impact development, working on complex major projects assessment and management across rapidly growing areas within the City of Playford. You wont just assess applications, you will lead outcomes, negotiate with key stakeholders, and guide projects with subject matter experts from concept through to delivery. What you will get to do: Lead major and complex developments through negotiation and facilitation that genuinely transform existing communities and create new communities. Influence infrastructure outcomes and longterm growth planning. Work directly with developers and state agencies on highvalue, highvisibility projects. Drive and be accountable for projects progression, outcomes and alignment with Council strategies and guidelines. Mentor others and contribute to the growth of the council area in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. What you will bring: Proven experience assessing and managing complex and highimpact development applications, including Greenfield and Brownfield developments. Strong knowledge of planning legislation and statutory assessment processes. Negotiate and influence matters of significance with internal and external stakeholders to proactively shape sustainable and wellconsidered communities that promote liveability, prosperity and happiness. Ability to manage competing priorities and drive projects through to delivery. Sharp and sound professional judgement and the ability to navigate complex, sensitive or highrisk matters. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels. A collaborative mindset, with a willingness to mentor and share expertise. Experience drafting and negotiating legal agreements, including Infrastructure Agreements and Land Management Agreements associated with complex developments within growth areas. What''s in it for you? Work on projects that leave a lasting legacy in the community. Be a key driver for complex and highrisk matters and shape planning outcomes through expert advice, negotiation and decisionmaking. Be part of a collaborative, supportive and forwardthinking team. Flexible working arrangements to support worklife balance. A valuesdriven organisation committed to your professional growth. Competitive salary and benefits package. The City of Playford values diversity and worklife balance. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you in submitting your application including alternative vacancy formats and application options please contact the Manager Planning Services. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used to support your access to fully participate in the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr