South Australian Housing Trust
Job reference: 847707
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

The Policy Officer is accountable for undertaking high level research and policy work designed to improve the management, performance and content of SA Housing Trust policies, programs and activities.

The role manages and coordinates operational policy and program reviews, and prepares project briefs, reports and submissions.

The role liaises and works with government and non-government stakeholders to maintain effective interfaces between program development, planning and policy implementation.

Special Conditions

• Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Clearance prior to being employed.
• Some out of hours work may be required upon activation of the Emergency Relief Functional Support Group.
• The successful applicant may be required to hold a current Australian issued Drivers Licence, which must be maintained.
• Some inter/intra state travel may be required.  

Requirements
Nil

Remuneration
$89,007 - $98,991 (ASO5)

Enquiries
Philip Roberts
0436 013 661
Philip.Roberts@sa.gov.au

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and current SA Housing Trust Tenants would be welcome.

Application Instructions
You are required to submit a cover letter which should be no longer than two pages addressing how your skills, attributes, experience and capabilities align with the role description. You are also required to provide three work referees, preferably two of these will be your most recent line managers and attach your current resume via the online application form.

The SA Housing Trust Pre-Employment Declaration must be completed and submitted with application.

The SA Housing Trust embraces equity, diversity and inclusion in all forms across its workforce and customer base. The Trust recognises there are distinct demographic groups which have long been disadvantaged and that racism, ageism, sexism and other forms of discriminations are problems for our society. As such, the Trust is committed to tackling cultural stereotypes both within and outside of the organisation as well as providing a safe, respectful and inclusive place to work.

Applications close: 25/06/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - ASO5 Policy Officer.pdf
- SA Housing Trust Pre-Employment Declaration Form.docx

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.