Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 849589
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 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 Business Support Coordinator (BSC) is responsible for the delivery of high quality, professional, confidential and responsive business management and executive support service to the Director and their Unit. 

For the Director, the BSC conducts research, is responsible for email and diary management and prepares briefing papers.  For the Unit, the BSC will be responsible for delivering a range of high-level administration and business support services and the facilitation of specific projects which align with the objectives of DHUD. 

About You:

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

• High-level proficiency in a range of software applications, especially Microsoft Office applications and records management systems.
• Sound knowledge of the principles involved in providing an effective administrative function to senior level management in the public sector including an understanding of government policy development, decision-making, management, and accountability of systems and processes.
• Well-developed communication skills including the ability to liaise effectively in both writing and verbally and provide accurate and clear advice and information to a range of stakeholders. 
• Proven ability to exercise initiative and judgement while working under limited direction, determining priorities, delivering and managing time effectively.   
• Demonstrates great attention to detail under pressured circumstances and the ability to seek out business improvement opportunities. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, using initative to support the team and proactively apply policies and procedures to the work environment.
• Experience in delivering high-level administrative tasks such as diary management, ministerial correspondence preparation and confidential processes. 
• Experience at coordinating large workloads and working under pressure whilst consistently producing outcomes of high quality.  

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:

ASO4 – $82,212 min – $86,180 max plus superannuation 

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Adam Rocca, Principal Advisor Correspondence at Adam.Rocca@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: 22/07/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO4 Business Support Coordinator - 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.