- Shape the future growth and direction of the City of Unley
- Influence significant development and precinct initiatives across Unley
- Strategic role across growth, partnerships and development
The City of Unley is one of Adelaide’s most recognised inner metropolitan councils, known for its vibrant main streets, strong community feel, established character and progressive approach to the future of the city.
Guided by its Towards 2050 vision, the City of Unley is focused on creating a connected, progressive and resilient city where people, places and opportunities continue to thrive. With significant long-term planning initiatives underway, this is an opportunity to contribute to projects that will genuinely influence the future direction of the city.
Role Overview
This newly created 5-year contract position will play a key part in shaping future growth and development outcomes across the City of Unley.
Reporting to the General Manager, City Shaping, the Urban Precincts Lead will focus on the bigger picture, helping drive precinct growth, strategic projects, partnerships and future development opportunities across Unley.
The role will work closely with developers, industry, State Government and key stakeholders to help move ideas from concept through to real outcomes.
From strategic land opportunities and growth planning through to partnerships and Code Amendments, this role will sit at the centre of some genuinely interesting work.
About the Person
The successful candidate will bring experience across planning, development, property or the broader built environment sector, along with a strategic and commercially minded approach.
Strong stakeholder engagement capability, sound judgement and the ability to navigate complex environments confidently will be highly regarded. The role will suit somebody who is collaborative, resilient and comfortable working across a broad range of projects and stakeholder groups.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic growth and precinct initiatives
- Support development and land opportunity projects
- Drive partnerships and stakeholder engagement
- Contribute to Code Amendments and planning strategy
- Prepare strategic advice and recommendations
- Help shape long-term city outcomes across Unley
- Background within planning, development or built environment sectors
- Strong commercial and strategic thinking capability
- Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments
- Experience influencing projects and long-term outcomes
- Strong communication and relationship management skills
The City of Unley is building a collaborative and future-focused environment where ideas, initiative and teamwork are genuinely valued. This is an opportunity to join a progressive team focused on shaping meaningful long-term outcomes for the community and the future of the city.
For more information, please contact Joanne Murtagh on 0489 279 011 or Elena Bacon on 0483 915 113.
Please note – all applicant resumes must be submitted in Word format only.
