Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 848365
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
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:

There are multiple roles available related to strategic planning, growth planning and planning policy used in development assessment across the State.

The Planning Officer reports to a Section Manager and will work under the guidance of more senior staff to provide support to colleagues on a range of projects and initiatives.

This may include liaising with stakeholders, providing professional advice, research, and analysis and preparing technical documents, correspondence and reports.  

This is your opportunity to shape South Australia’s future communities and the development of Greater Adelaide for decades.

Graduates with qualifications in urban planning and other related disciplines such as urban design, social planning, public policy or environmental planning are encouraged to apply.

About You:

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

• A recognised degree or post graduate qualification that supports the relevant discipline of planning and development or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, succinctly and accurately, in writing and verbally, in a professional and tactful manner including successfully liaising with people at all levels.
• Ability to work under reduced professional direction, independently or as part of a team, plan and coordinate activities, set priorities, achieve objectives within deadlines and make timely and well-informed decisions.
• Ability to develop collaborative and effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, internal and external to government.
• High level organisational skill and proven ability to determine priorities, cope effectively with high volumes of work and to meet deadlines.

Essential Qualification:

A recognised degree or post graduate qualification that supports the relevant discipline of planning and development.

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:

PO1 – $71,046 min – $86,729 max plus superannuation.

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Catherine Hartley, Business Support Officer on (08) 7133 3248 or catherine.hartley2@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: 01/07/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- PO1 Planning Officer - Planning and Building - Role Statement - DHUD.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration.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.