Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 852632
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 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 strong 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 ***************@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: 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 adaptable working arrangements for this role.

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