Planning Officer

Job Reference:
- 2W8CF7FA
- Eligibility:
- External Vacancy - Open to Everyone
- Business Unit:
- Infrastructure and Planning
- Location:
- Mile End
- Salary Range:
- $85,790 - $95,413
- Classification:
- ASO500
- Duration:
- Up to 24 months
- Closing Date:
- 27 Apr 2025

**Role Highlights**:

- Help shape key state-wide strategic planning documents.
- Support positive and sustainable growth of the SA recreation and sport sector.
- Flexible work conditions and supportive workplace culture.

**Role Details**: The role of Planning Officer assists in the coordination and development of recreation and sport plans and initiatives, master plans, and feasibility studies for key sport and recreation infrastructure across South Australia. The role will also contribute advice through funding assessments, and ensure alignment with broader government priorities, sustainability, and community needs. The position will work closely with Senior Recreation and Sport Planners, as well as other teams across the office, to ensure a holistic approach to recreation and sport planning, leading to well-integrated, sustainable, and community-focused outcomes. This position reports the Manager, Recreation and Sport Planning and supports the Infrastructure and Planning division by contributing to asset management, facilities maintenance, and venues operations. The role provides specialist advice and support to Executive and staff on recreation and sport and open space planning matters and maintains effective partnerships with other government agencies, local councils and recreation and sport organisations.

**Special Conditions**:

- The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
- The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
- This role requires a working with children check.

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Tertiary qualification in recreation and sport planning, urban planning or other relevant discipline.

**About the Department**:
The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is the lead agency for the Government’s policy on sport and active recreation. ORSR is responsible for State Government policy and legislation as it relates to the sector, its key programs, sport and recreation infrastructure and funding programs. The ORSR supports sport and recreation organisations, Councils and the community through the development of policy, programs and resources, the provision of funding, recreation and sport planning, infrastructure development, elite sport pathways and programs, and the promotion of physical activity.

**About the Business**: The Infrastructure and Planning division provides a strategic and integrated approach towards the development and delivery of recreation and sport infrastructure and works to build diversity, strength, capacity and sustainability with industry clients and the community. The division is responsible for a number of the State’s key sporting assets, including major sporting venues such as Adelaide Super-Drome and SA Athletics Stadium. It undertakes development planning, construction, project management, facilities management, and recreation trails development and management.

**Contact Us**:
Enquiries to Sarah Horgan - Manager, Recreation and Sport Planning

0414 565 349

**Diversity and Inclusion**:
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that is reflective of the community we serve.

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.