Senior Planning Officer

Description:

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:

We’re seeking a passionate senior planner ready to make an impact! Join our innovative, fast-paced teams within Planning and Land Use Services.The role reports to a Team Leader and liaises extensively with executive and senior management to provide support and guidance to professional and administrative team members including any who might be less experienced. The role will provide advice to Minister and State Planning Commission on complex matters relevant to the role, and will network, liaise and engage with a wide range of stakeholders across State and Local Governments, private sector, including industry groups and the general public. This role will be based in PLUS’ Code Drafting team, which has particular responsibility for maintaining the online Planning and Design Code and the integrity of the Code’s policy and structure in accordance with established drafting principles in addition to driving technical Code Amendments that enhance the general performance and operation of the Code.

About You:

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

• Experience working in a planning related role undertaking policy development, strategic planning and/or development assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, succinctly and accurately, in writing and verbally, in a professional and tactful manner including successfully liaise with people at all levels.
• Excellent ability to develop collaborative and effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, internal and external to government.
• High level organisational skill and proven ability to determine priorities, cope effectively with high volumes of work and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under reduced 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.

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:

PO3 - $101,285 - $107,078

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Damien Gencarelli, Team Leader Code Drafting, at Damien.Gencarelli2 @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.

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.