Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 843387
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Who are we:

Our department’s primary objective is the delivery of homes and housing options for South Australians. In response to the national housing crisis, we are committed to accelerating the build of a diverse range of housing options. We strive to find solutions to the urgent demand for housing security. Our mission focuses on coordinating various portfolios related to housing, housing infrastructure, urban development, and planning. By ensuring sound decisions and efficient management, we strive to create sustainable, well-planned communities offering safe and affordable housing options.

Join us in our endeavour to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time and make a tangible difference in the lives of our community.

The Role:

The Business Support Officer is responsible for providing a high-level support service and efficient and effective operational management of functions within the Minister’s Office including:

• Functions relating to Ministerial correspondence and records management.
• Guidance and support to staff within the administration area.
• Assist in coordinating the provision of administrative and business support to the Chief of Staff, Ministerial Advisers, Office Manager and Ministerial Liaison Officers by staff in the Administration team.
• Facilitating the flow of all information received in the Minister’s office.
• Assisting with Freedom of Information applications.

About You:

To be successful in this position, you must be able to demonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:

• Sound experience in providing a range of administrative and business support services, including managing correspondence.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written that enable effective and appropriate communication with a broad range of people at all levels.
• Proven ability to exercise discretion, integrity, tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive and/or political issues and maintain complete confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member under limited direction, exercise initiative and judgement.

Desirable Qualification:

• Experience in the operations of a Minister’s Office or an equivalent Executive level of a department.

Special Conditions:

Successful applicants may be required to obtain a satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check prior to employment. A renewal will be required every 3 years.

Remuneration:

ASO3 – $71,589 min – $76,033 max plus superannuation.

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Damian Smith, Office Manager, Minister’s Office at damian.smith@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a covering letter (no more than 2 pages), outlining your skills and experience in relation to the key capabilities outlined in the role statement, a current CV and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager.

All applicants must complete a ‘Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector’ form.

Applications close: 12/05/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf
- Role Statement - ASO3 Business Support Officer (DHUD-2025).pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.