Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 846494
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:

The Principal Planner is an innovative, senior professional. Working under broad direction, the role will be responsible for managing multi-disciplinary project teams and working with a range of stakeholders to coordinate land use and infrastructure network solutions to unlock housing and urban development.

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

Work is undertaken with high levels of professional independence and will enhance customer outcomes, drive growth and investment, and enhance the liveability and sustainability of our communities.

Experienced urban planners or professionals from related fields including urban design and infrastructure 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.
• Ability to apply professional skills and techniques to interpret, review and implement policy, legislation and regulations.
• High level written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working in a planning related role that involves policy development, strategic planning and/or development assessment.
• Sound knowledge of planning and development processes and procedures.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and associated codes, regulations and procedures and skills and abilities to apply them in complex situations.

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:

PO4 – $118,601 min – $129,116 max plus superannuation.

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Brett Steiner, Director Growth Management at Brett.Steiner@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: 14/06/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- PO4 Principal Planner - Planning and Building - DHUD Role Statement.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.