Business Services Officer

Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 855670
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 portfolios related to housing, infrastructure, urban development, and planning to create sustainable and well-planned communities. 

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:

In addition to base-level services, the Business Services Officer supports service delivery activities including correspondence (preparation and coordination), invoicing, auditing, report preparation, change management support and undertaking research and project work. The Business Support Officer is expected to be responsive in the delivery of identified administrative support services.

About You:

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

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience preparing and coordinating communications, briefing materials and stakeholder correspondence.
• Proven ability to prepare reports, presentations and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop successful working relationships and deal effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to undertake research and gather information.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality administrative support for change management and project activities
• Demonstrated initiative and adaptability with the ability to work in a changing environment and respond positively to evolving business needs.

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:

ASO3 – $74,095 min – $78,694 max plus superannuation.

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Katie Mai, Operations Lead, at *********@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: 01/09/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO3 Business Services Officer - PlanSA - 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.