Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 858879
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 role is responsible for coordinating and preparing high-level politically sensitive, high-quality reports and briefing material in consultation with relevant departmental staff and will monitor and escalate emerging issues and opportunities impacting the directorate’s programs, policies and activities.

About You:

To be successful in this position, you must be able to demonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:

- Sound knowledge and understanding of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and the National Construction Code.
- Ability to work under broad direction, independently or as part of a team, set priorities, achieve objectives within deadlines and make timely and well-informed decisions.
- Ability to consult, liaise and manage conflict with tact and diplomacy, with a proven capacity to balance priorities.
- Ability to communicate clearly,



concisely and effectively both verbally and in writing with people from a range of backgrounds.
- Experience managing competing priorities, large workloads, coping with interruptions and change, whilst consistently performing work of high quality and maintaining productivity under pressure.
- Experience working cooperatively and constructively with key stakeholders to achieve business priorities.
- Experience researching and analysing data as the basis for and formulate options to address business priorities.

Qualification:

A tertiary qualification in legal studies, planning, building, public policy or related field is highly desirable.

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 may be required every 3 years.

Remuneration:

ASO7 – $116,089 min – $125,490 max plus supperanuation

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Jodie Evans, Director Building 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: 07/10/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf
- Role Statement - ASO7 Senior Research and Correspondence Officer.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 Research and Correspondence Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Housing and Urban Development
📍 Adelaide