Strategic Urban Planning Officer

Department for Housing and Urban Development; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Housing and Urban Development in South Australia is seeking a PO2-level planner to support the Commission Assessment Team within the Planning and Building Directorate. You will assist colleagues on a range of projects to advance the agency’s planning objectives and contribute to shaping Greater Adelaide for decades.

You will work under professional direction, interpret policy, engage with stakeholders, and deliver timely, well-informed decisions.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree or postgraduate qualification in planning or related field.
• Ability to interpret, review and implement policy, legislation and regulations.
• Work under professional direction, plan and coordinate activities, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders, internal and external to government.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to handle high volumes of work and deadlines.
• Experience in planning-related roles such as urban design, social/public policy or environmental planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support colleagues on projects to meet agency planning objectives.
• Report to a Team Leader and work under the direction of senior staff.
• Contribute to shaping South Australia’s future communities and Greater Adelaide development.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Planning coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Decision making

Time management

Education

Urban Regional Planning degree

Postgraduate planning qualification

Job description

The Department for Housing and Urban Development in South Australia is seeking a PO2-level planner to support the Commission Assessment Team within the Planning and Building Directorate. You will assist colleagues on a range of projects to advance the agency’s planning objectives and contribute to shaping Greater Adelaide for decades.

You will work under professional direction, interpret policy, engage with stakeholders, and deliver timely, well-informed decisions.