Connecting councils looking for assessment panel members, with accredited professionals looking to take up the opportunity.
Overview
Council Assessment Panels (CAPs) and Regional Assessment Panels (RAPs) are bodies established for the assessment and determination of development applications in their areas.
The benefits of joining a CAP or RAP as a panel member are numerous, but to be eligible you must be an Accredited Professional (Level 2). Further information about gaining Level 2 accreditation is provided below.
Councils can search for Level 2 accredited professionals in their area via the Accredited Professionals Register. The register now shows people’s availability to serve on panels.
The panel renewal dates below give an indication on when panel openings are likely to occur. Visit the relevant council website for further information.
| Council | Panel renewal |
|---|---|
| City of Holdfast Bay | March |
| City of Marion | 50% June each year |
| City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters | April |
| City of Onkaparinga |
PM November IMs December |
| City of Prospect | March annually |
| City of Salisbury | September |
| City of Tea Tree Gully | December |
| City of Unley | March |
| City of West Torrens | June 2025 |
| Mid North Regional Assessment Panel | August |
| Riverland RAP | October |
| District Council of Mt Barker | October 2024 |
| Limestone Coast Southern RAP | July 2024 |
| Fleurieu Peninsular RAP | July 2024 |
| Light Regional Council | April 2025 |
| Northern Limestone Coast RAP | 50% Jan each year |
| Town of Gawler | February |
| Mid Murray Council | September 2024 |
| City of Adelaide | January 2024 |
| Adelaide Hills Council | May 2024 |
| Adelaide Plains Council | June 2024 |
| The Barossa Council | December 2024 |
| Barunga West Council | April 2024 |
| City of Burnside |
PM November 24 IMs October 23 |
| Campbelltown City Council | |
| City of Charles Sturt | April 2025 |
| Coorong District Council | July 2024 |
| Copper Coast Council | |
| Flinders RAP | |
| Kangaroo Island Council | May 2024 |
| City of Mitcham | |
| The Rural City of Murray Bridge | |
| City of Playford | September 2025 |
| City of Port Adelaide Enfield | March 2025 |
| Upper Spencer Gulf RAP | |
| Eyre Peninsula RAP | August 2024 |
| Municipal Council of Roxby Downs | |
| City of Victor Harbor | March 2025 |
| Corporation of the Town of Walkerville | |
| Yorke Peninsula Council | |
| Southern Mallee District Council | |
| District Council of Karoonda East Murray | July 2024 |
The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) host regular training sessions on how to become a panel member and the benefits of doing so. Please refer to the Planning Institute of Australia website.
We also recommend you view the Assessment Panel Code of Conduct.
It’s now easier to gain Level 2 accreditation via the recognised qualification and experience pathway which is outlined in the updated Qualifications, skills and experience requirements for Accredited Professionals (PDF, 650 KB) (page 7).
More information on the accredited professionals scheme, including how to apply for accreditation, is available.
Panel opportunities available
Adelaide Hills Council are looking for independent members to join their Council Assessment Panel.
The Council is seeking applications for four independent member positions (including an independent Presiding Member) from experienced professionals who have the required skills and knowledge and accreditation as an Accredited Professional – Planning Level 2, with knowledge of the Adelaide Hills Council area.
Applications close: 10 March 2024 at 8:00 pm
Further information: Independent Members Council Assessment Panel (CAP)
