Principal Legislation Officer

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia Department for Housing and Urban Development Full time

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Department for Housing and Urban Development

Job reference: 678740

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 a senior role within the Governance and Legislation Team within PLUS. The four key focus areas of the role are:

  • Promoting an effective planning, building and local government system that provides policy and procedural certainty for proponents and the community and enhances the State's competitive advantage.
  • Facilitating the drafting and introduction of legislative initiatives to support the Planning and Land Use Services Division.
  • Providing high level specialist legislative and policy advice to the Minister, the Chief Executive, the State Planning Commission (and its Committees) and the Department's senior management team on complex matters of significance to South Australia.
  • Supporting and driving the strategic vision of the organisation including input into the identification and management of future strategic initiatives and contribution to existing projects through regular business planning.

About You

To be successful in these positions, you must be able to demonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Government, Cabinet and Public Service administration processes, communication protocols and practices.
  • Significant experience and knowledge in the review and/or formulation of legislation or regulations.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills, together with abilities in liaising, consulting and negotiating complex and sensitive issues, including the ability to represent the Agency and to resolve conflict.
  • High level ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels and to prepare a range of clear and concise documentation and reports.
  • High level organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines within an environment of limited direction and change.

Qualification
  • Obtained or substantially completed a recognised degree or post graduate qualification in the discipline of law, urban and regional planning, or building and construction (or related disciplines).

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

ASO7 - $108,109 - $116,864

Enquiries

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Nick Buick, Team Leader – Legislative Services at Nick.Buick@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: 24/06/2025 11:45 PM

Attachments
  • ASO7 Principal Legislation Officer Role Statement - DHUD.pdf
  • Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
  • IndustriesPublic Policy Offices and Government Relations Services

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