Parliamentary and Cabinet Officer

**Department for Housing and Urban Development**
**Job reference**: 685532
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**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 Parliamentary and Cabinet Officer contributes to the management and coordination of Parliamentary and Cabinet processes for the Office of the Minister, in accordance with government legislation and guidelines.

The Parliamentary and Cabinet Officer is accountable for the provision of a comprehensive Parliamentary support service for the Minister by undertaking a broad range of administrative and parliamentary services. This includes coordination of Parliamentary Briefing Notes, monitoring and processing of Hansard and House of Assembly/Legislative Council Business relevant to the Minister’s portfolios and coordination of the Minister’s sitting week activities and legislative program. As Cabinet Officer, this role facilitates the successful progression of the Minister’s Cabinet papers while liaising with agency contacts to ensure information is received in a timely manner.

This will be achieved by providing information and advice to the Minister, Chief of Staff and Ministerial Advisers regarding Parliamentary and Cabinet processes and providing a leadership role to other Minister’s Office staff in relation to Parliament and Cabinet matters. The position is also responsible for overseeing the compliance of the statutory obligation of Boards and Committees under the Minister’s control.

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

- Demonstrates sound knowledge in Parliamentary, Cabinet and Executive Council processes with indepth knowledge of Parliament and Legislation proceedings.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver precise, timely information within politically sensitive environments, ensuring informed decision-making and strategic alignment.
- Proficient in managing records and leveraging digital systems to efficiently coordinate, retrieve, and track critical data, supporting operational excellence and accountability.
- Experience in providing high level executive and/or administrative support and advice including processing, co-ordinating and drafting sensitive, complex and urgent material within strict time-frames and required outcomes.

**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 - $85,790 min - $95,413 max.

**Enquiries**:
**Application Instructions**:
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**: 03/08/2025 6:00 PM