About usThe City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Centrally located on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometers from the Adelaide CBD and within easy commute from many areas.The Council takes pride in engaging with our community across all areas, including but not limited to local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, development services, community services and volunteering programs and more.We are passionate leaders in many fields and believe that what we do makes a positive difference to our community.About the roleThe City of Unley is seeking to appoint six people to its Council Assessment Panel in the roles of Independent Presiding Member, four Independent Members and one Deputy Independent Member commencing in March 2025. The Deputy Independent Member will only attend meetings in the absence of one of the other Independent Members.The Independent Presiding Member, three Independent Members and one Deputy Independent Member are required to have obtained Planning Level 2 (Accredited Professional) at the time their application is lodged under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 to be considered for membership. Council does not cover the costs of obtaining or maintaining this accreditation.Residents of the City of Unley who possess the required knowledge, experience and qualifications are particularly encouraged to apply.Meetings are typically held at 6.00pm on the third Tuesday of each month at the Council Offices, with reading time for meeting papers required prior to each meeting. Council Assessment Panel Members will be appropriately remunerated per attendance.Council will select the Presiding Member from the successful independent applicants. Applicants should indicate whether they wish to be considered for this role. The final membership of the Panel will be determined by Council.More informationAll enquiries and applications will remain private and confidential. Position specific enquires can be directed to Gary Brinkworth, Manager Development and Regulatory on (08) 8372 5491 or via gbrinkworth@unley.sa.gov.auAll applications need to include a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and a copy of your Resume expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position and why you would like to join the Council Assessment Team.Council Assessment Panel expressions of interest applications need to be addressed to: Peter Tsokas Chief Executive Officer â City of UnleyApplications close 10.00pm Sunday 13 October 2024.Everyone Belongs at Unleyâ¦As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with a disability and First Nations People to apply.We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. Please refer to the Manager’s contact details above for any support you need along the way.#S-DNI AUDUnley5061