About the Council Assessment Panel
The Council Assessment Panel is an independent statutory body responsible for determining a range of development applications under the PDI Act and associated Planning and Design Code.
The CAP performs an important role in ensuring planning decisions are made professionally, transparently and in accordance with legislative requirements and sound planning principles. The Panel meets on an as required basis.
Position Available
Council is seeking applications for:
- Independent Presiding Member; and/or
- Independent Members of the Council Assessment Panel.
Appointments will be made by Council in accordance with Section 83 of the PDI Act.
Skills and Experience
Applicants should possess qualifications, knowledge and/or experience relevant to one or more of the following areas:
- urban and regional planning;
- architecture or urban design;
- engineering or infrastructure;
- environmental management;
- building surveying or development assessment;
- heritage or landscape planning;
- legal or governance expertise associated with planning matters; and/or
- public administration or statutory decision-making.
Experience serving on assessment panels, boards, committees or other quasi-judicial bodies will be highly regarded.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- satisfy the eligibility requirements of the PDI Act;
- demonstrate the ability to exercise impartial and independent judgement;
- disclose any actual or perceived conflicts of interest; and
- be available to attend scheduled meetings and assessment activities.
Council encourages applications from individuals with diverse professional backgrounds and regional planning experience.
Term of Appointment
Appointments will initially be for a term of 2-years in accordance with the current Terms of Reference, as determined by Council in accordance with legislative requirements.
Independent Members may be eligible for reappointment subject to Council resolution and legislative provisions.
Remuneration
Members are entitled to receive the following sitting fees and allowances in accordance with Council’s adopted CAP remuneration arrangements:
$325 Chair and $250 excl. GST (incl. any associated travel costs)
How to Apply
Expressions of Interest should include a cover letter outlining relevant experience with a brief statement addressing the selection criteria, accompanied with a curriculum vitae.
Submissions must be lodged via email to ceo@barungawest.sa.gov.au by 5pm, 26 June 2026.
For further information, contact Mark McDonald, CEO on 8635 2107