Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference:******
Location:**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:Ongoing
Eligibility:Open to EveryoneWho 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 Senior Project Manager is a key member of our Growth and
Infrastructure Coordination Unit (GICU), and in this role you will
be responsible for overseeing and managing the delivery and
coordination of critical infrastructure and development projects
that support the Department's Objectives.
This role requires a
strategic thinker with robust project management skills, strong
experience in stakeholder management and coordination and a strong
understanding of development and development practices.
You will
hold the following responsibilities:
Lead end to end project management and project delivery for
long-term strategic infrastructure and objectives relating to
development projects.
Develop and execute delivery plans that align with the




department's housing goals and future growth.
Lead and oversee the coordinated delivery of infrastructure
projects related to housing development.
Collaborate with state agencies and essential service
providers regarding coordination of trunk infrastructure,
optimising resource allocation and cost control.
Identify and assess risks associated with infrastructure
projects and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.
About You:
To be successful in this position, you must be able to
demonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:
Proven experience in project and/or development management,
with a track record of successful project delivery.
Strong understanding of housing infrastructure development
processes, including land use planning and land division
assessment processes.
Demonstrated high level experience and expertise in
reviewing, assessing, and reporting on technical documents and
engineering design drawings in relation to major projects.
Significant experience working in multi-disciplinary teams,
preparing project briefs, co-ordinating consultant fee
proposals and project management of the design and delivery of
land divisions.
Demonstrate high level experience and expertise in leading




and successfully delivering complex and/or sensitive community
and stakeholder engagement processes for diverse audiences
within a range of strategic planning projects.
Desirable Qualification:
Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, project management
or a related discipline, with substantial experience in project
and/or development management.
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:
PO5 – $136,746 min – $149,562 max plus superannuation.
Enquiries:
For all confidential enquiries, please contact Sonia Mercorella,
Executive Director, Housing Development at ******
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:12/08/2026 6:00 PM
Attachments:
- PO5 - Senior Project Manager GICU - 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.

📌 Senior Project Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Housing and Urban Development
📍 Adelaide