EOI - Manager City Planning & Sustainability

Expression of Interest: Open to Internal Employees

About The Role

This is a pivotal leadership role that will drive how our City grows, adapts and thrives into the future. Reporting to the General Manager City Futures, you will bring together a cohesive, long-term City Plan that reflects our Community Vision 2040 and addresses the challenges of growth, liveability, sustainability and resilience.

You’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for neighbourhood and precinct planning, major master plans, economic development initiatives, climate change resilience, and cultural development through oversight of the Woodville Town Hall. Your work will ensure the City of Charles Sturt continues to be a vibrant, sustainable, and future-focused place for our community.

About You

You are a strategic leader with the ability to navigate complexity, think innovatively, and deliver outcomes in a political environment. You bring:

• Substantial experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to build constructive relationships at all levels.
• A proven track record in city planning, urban renewal, or related fields, with an ability to integrate planning, sustainability, and economic development outcomes.
• Strategic insight to develop and implement frameworks that shape the City’s growth and resilience.

The Details

With consideration of the release of the successful applicant from their substantive role, ideally the acting arrangements will commence on Monday 30 September 2025.

The placement will continue until the review of the required capability for the role moving forward has been completed.  We anticipate the placement will be for a period of approximately four to five months.

How to Express your Interest

Click ‘Apply for this job’ to express your interest in this position by 9.00am, Friday, 19 September 2025. Please note a full application is not required. Please submit a detailed cover letter outlining your motivation, relevant skills and experience for this role.

For additional information, please find the position description attached or reach out to;

Matt Romaine GM City Futures

mromaine@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

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