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Governance Administration Officer



Governance Administration Officer
Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 862991
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

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.

The Office of the Valuer-General (OVG) Directorate is an independent Office within the department. It is responsible and accountable for providing the regulatory policy and procedural framework for the State’s Land Valuation System and ensuring that the functions undertaken by the Service Provider, Land Services SA (LSSA), in performing statutory valuations across the State are compliant and effectively administered in accordance with the Valuation of Land Act 1971 and the Land Services Agreement. The OVG also supports government decision making through the provision of professional valuation advice and strategic services.

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:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated senior administrator to join our dedicated Governance team in the Office of the Valuer-General. In this varied role, you will provide high-level administrative support that helps strengthen governance, accountability and the effective operation of South Australia’s land valuation system.

You will coordinate and prepare correspondence and reports, maintain registers, and provide meeting and general administration support. Working closely with the Governance team you will support a diverse range of activities spanning policy, analysis, risk management, performance monitoring, and legislative and contractual compliance functions on behalf of the Valuer-General. This includes the provision of responsive, high-quality customer service and records management functions.

About You:

OVG is seeking to recruit an organised and proactive administrator who takes pride in accuracy and builds positive working relationships. You will bring strong administrative, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, together with a collaborative approach to supporting the team.

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

  • Provision of complex administration support.
  • Provision of effective high-level customer service.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Valuation of Land Act 1971 is desirable.
  • Experience working within a governance role within the public sector or regulatory environment is desirable.

Desirable Qualification:

A current Driver’s Licence.

Special Conditions

Successful applicants will be required to obtain a satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check prior to employment.

Remuneration:

ASO4– $82,212 min – $86,180 max plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Katie Dawes, Executive Officer, at [email protected] or telephone (08) 7133 2671 

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: 24/11/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO4_Governance_Administration_Officer_(P61821)_-_Role_Statement_OVG_(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.