Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference:******
Location:**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:Long Term Contract
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 Project Officer is responsible for the provision of project
oversight functions that facilitates the planning and delivery of
projects for the Office of the Surveyor General and the broader
Land Administration Division.
The role collaborates across DHUD,
third party providers and other agencies, including the Department
for Infrastructure and Transport and the Department for Environment
& Water to ensure wider project objectives are adequately
coordinated and ideas & developments that have potential interest
or impact to the State are presented.
You will hold the following
responsibilities:
Provide project management activities which support the
delivery of team objectives, including the preparation and
delivery of project reporting.
Undertake research and analysis to provide advice,




information and correspondence that supports the delivery of
assigned programs, projects, systems, policies and
services.
Ensure that the appropriate filing is undertaken, ensuring
confidentiality and efficient recall processes.
Monitor, review and implement administrative systems to
ensure efficient support of divisional operations.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support
processes associated with the delivery and/or administration of
assigned programs, projects, systems and services
Contribute to a high standard of customer service for
internal and external clients and quality management and
risk.
About You:
To be successful in this position, you must be able to
demonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and
effectively both verbally and in writing with people at all
levels including proven ability to consult, liaise and
influence, and negotiate and manage conflict with tact and
diplomacy.
Ability to establish sound and effective working
relationships across a wide range of government agencies and
external organisations, including maintain formal and informal
networks with all personnel and exercise astuteness and
confidentiality in a sensitive/political environment.
Demonstrated ability to work under limited direction,
independently and within a team, exercise flexibility,
judgement, initiative,



and motivation to learn new skills in a
complex and changing setting.
Demonstrated experience in coordinating projects related to
complex and high-profile policy and programs that involve
complex consultation and negotiation with stakeholders.
Experience using databases and IT applications to manage
programs or projects.
Desirable Qualification:
Demonstrated experience using ESRI ArcMap or ArcGIS pro
software.
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:
ASO5 – $92,122 min – $102,456 max plus superannuation.
Enquiries:
For all confidential enquiries, please contact Sue Butler,
Manager Land Tenure 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:28/07/2026 6:00 PM
Attachments:
- DHUD Role Statement - ASO5 Project Officer - Office of the Surveyor-General.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.

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