Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 846651
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long 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 Team Leader - Application Development is a member of the Plan SA Delivery team and is accountable to the Delivery Manager, Plan SA. As the Team Leader - Application Development, you will drive the leadership and management of the Application development team for South Australia's ePlanning system. With a strong platform already in place, your focus will be on maximising its value, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

You'll be responsible for shaping application development strategy, setting clear goals, and ensuring solutions are robust, secure, and aligned with business priorities. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and strong leadership skills to guide teams and projects successfully.   

About You:

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

• Demonstrated experience leading technical staff, in accordance with industry best practice processes and quality standards.
• Demonstrated experience in using software development methodologies (SDLC and/or Agile).
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring, diagnosing and resolving issues.
• Demonstrated communication skills with both business and technology audiences.
• 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.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear and actionable insights.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• 3+ years experience in application development, in particular with Appian
• Solid technical experience in coding skills (Appian, other programming languages, e.g.Java), CI/CD pipeline build and automation e.g. using Powershell
• Strong understanding of systems integration, APIs, and cloud platforms, including Amazon Web Services and Azure Cloud Services.
• Well-developed knowledge in scripting languages ie: Python, JavaScript.
• Sound knowledge of GIS systems.

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:

ASO7 – $112,163 min – $121,246 max plus superannuation.

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Nardia Symonds, PlanSA Delivery Manager at Nardia.Symonds@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: 09/06/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO7 Team Leader Application Development - 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.