PO2 Planning Officer

Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 848374
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:

There are multiple roles available related to strategic planning, growth planning and planning policy used in development assessment across the State.

The Planning Officer applies professional skills and expertise to support implementation and maintenance of strategic planning frameworks, programmes and projects related to the coordination of urban development and infrastructure in new growth areas, and updates to the policies of the Planning and Design Code.

This is your opportunity to shape South Australia’s future communities and the development of Greater Adelaide for decades.

The role reports to a Manager and works under the professional direction of more senior staff but is required to demonstrate and apply appropriate levels of initiative in relation to professional practices. Support is also provided to colleagues on a range of projects and programs.

About You:

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

• A recognised degree or post graduate qualification that supports the relevant discipline of planning and development or related field.
• Ability to interpret, review and implement policy, legislation and regulations.
• Ability to work under professional direction, independently or as part of a team, plan and coordinate activities, set priorities, achieve objectives within deadlines and make timely and well-informed decisions.
• Demonstrated and strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop collaborative and effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, internal and external to government.
• Strong organisational skills and proven ability to determine priorities, cope effectively with high volumes of work and to meet deadlines.
• Experience working in a planning related role or related field such as urban design, social planning, public policy or environmental planning..

Qualification:

A recognised degree or post graduate qualification that supports the relevant discipline of planning and development.

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:

PO2 – $91,565 min – $106,074 max plus superannuation.

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Catherine Hartley, Business Support Officer on (08) 7133 32***or ***************@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: 01/07/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- PO2 Planning Officer - Planning and Building - Role Statement - DHUD.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration.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.