Principal Legislation Officer

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:

Join our dynamic Governance and Legislation Team within the Planning and Building Division in this senior role. This pivotal role focuses on four key areas:

• Enhancing Systems: Promote an effective planning, building, and local government system that ensures policy and procedural certainty for proponents and the community, boosting the State’s competitive edge.
• Legislative Initiatives: Facilitate the drafting and introduction of legislative initiatives to support the Planning and Land Use Services Division.
• Expert Advice: Provide high-level specialist legislative and policy advice to the Minister, Chief Executive, State Planning Commission (and its Committees), and the Department’s senior management team on complex matters of significance to South Australia.
• Strategic Vision: Support and drive the strategic vision of the organization, contributing to the identification and management of future strategic initiatives and existing projects through regular business planning.

About You:

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

• Demonstrated knowledge of Government, Cabinet and Public Service administration processes, communication protocols and practices.
• Significant experience and knowledge in the review and/or formulation of legislation or regulations.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, together with abilities in liaising, consulting and negotiating complex and sensitive issues, including the ability to represent the Agency and to resolve conflict.
• High level ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels and to prepare a range of clear and concise documentation and reports.
• High level organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines within an environment of limited direction and change.

Qualification:

• Obtained or substantially completed a recognised degree or post graduate qualification in the discipline of law, urban and regional planning, or building and construction (or related disciplines).

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.