Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 848385
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:

This role will provide positive and constructive support and guidance to less experienced professional staff, manage a range of planning projects and initiatives and support the Manager in the coordination of key tasks.

The role reports to a manager, liaises with senior management and prepares advice to the Minister and State Planning Commission on complex matters relevant to the role. The role will network, liaise and engage with a wide range of stakeholders across State and Local Governments, private sector, including industry groups and the public. 

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 discipline such as public policy, urban design or environmental planning.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and associated codes, regulations and procedures.
• 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.
• Excellent 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.
• 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.
• Experience working in a planning related role undertaking policy development, strategic planning or other land use and infrastructure planning roles.

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:

PO3 – $108,087 min – $115,936 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:
- PO3 Senior Planning Officer - Planning and Building - 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.