Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 842767
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
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 Technical Lead and Architect provides technical expertise and architecture service across PlanSA and collaborates with the PlanSA leadership team to develop and maintain a technology roadmap, closely aligned to the PlanSA business drivers.

The technology roadmap focuses on strategic implementation of cloud first ICT solutions as well as enhancements to the existing PlanSA systems with clear business benefit realisation goals. The PlanSA IT system comprises of multiple sub-systems including:

• Development Application Processing System (DAP)
• Plan SA Portal
• Planning Information Exchange
• Online Planning & Design Code
• Online Consultation
• Document Management System
• Operational Data Store.

About You:

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

• Demonstrated experience leading IT services and technical staff, in accordance with industry best practice processes and quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships to resolve conflict and negotiate to deliver effective and timely solutions in complex environments.
• Proven ability to think creatively and laterally, analyse information, identify issues and use sound judgement to solve problems and address difficult and complex issues and situations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage performance indicators and drive technical improvements to deliver business benefits.
• Sound knowledge of modern software application platforms and services, including IT Cloud technologies.
• Sound knowledge of software development lifecycle and IT Support and delivery methodologies (ITIL, SDLC, Agile Practices).

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:

ASO8– $125,649 min – $130,392 max plus superannuation.

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Emma Beth Jensen, Business Support Officer at emmabeth.jensen@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: 05/05/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO8 Technical Lead and Architect - 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.