Senior Technical Officer

Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference:
695506

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 Technical Officer is required to undertake a range of activities to support the State Planning Commission in its responsibilities pursuant to the Planning Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 processing of land development applications. The incumbent is also responsible for the provision of complex expert technical advice for the development assessment process to internal and external stakeholders. You will hold the following responsibilities:

• Undertake and contribute to professional projects and activities, including assessments, strategic planning, and change and improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and priorities.
• Perform research, data analysis, and interpretation of findings to develop technical documents, reports, and correspondence that support the effective management of assigned programs, projects, assets, systems, and services.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to address concerns, provide input, and facilitate progress on assigned programs, projects, systems, and services, fostering collaborative relationships and effective communication.
• Assist in the coordination and monitoring of assigned programs and projects, ensuring timely delivery, compliance with standards, and continuous improvement through evidence-based practices.

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

• Interpreting and applying legislation, including weighing up competing considerations and forming a cohesive argument which justifies the decision.
• Detailed accurate preparation of financial reports and reconciliations.
• Proven ability to solve problems, provide expert advice, exercise initiative and judgement in often difficult and complex organisational situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, contribute to a culture of teamwork and take a shared responsibility for achieving results.

Desirable Qualification

• Knowledge of Government policy objectives, processes, agency structure functions.
• Knowledge of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and the functions associated with land division processes.

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
For all confidential enquiries, please contact Christopher Birch, Office Manager, at or telephone

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:
14/09/2025 6:00 PM

Attachments

• ASO5 - Senior Technical Officer - Role Statement -
• Pre-Employment

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.