Director, Growth & Infrastructure Coordination Unit

Director, Growth & Infrastructure Coordination Unit Department for Housing and Urban Development

Job reference:

712066

Location:

5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status:

Long Term Contract

Eligibility:

Open to Everyone

SAES 1: Executive Appointment.

Make a real impact. Shape South Australia's housing future.

At the heart of our department is a clear and urgent mission: delivering homes and housing options for South Australians. In the face of a national housing shortfall, we're not sitting back - we are stepping up.

We're purposefully driving forward and fast-tracking the development of diverse and sustainable housing solutions. From policy to housing infrastructure to urban planning, our work is focused on creating vibrant, liveable communities that offer more than just a roof - they offer stability, security and opportunity.

This is meaningful work. It's complex, fast paced, and deeply rewarding. You'll be part of a team that's influencing real change - solving critical challenges, shaping policy and delivering outcomes that matter.

Now's the time to get involved . If you are ready to use your skills to drive social impact, be part of an ambitious and values-driven team and help shape the future of housing in our state, we want to hear from you.

The Role The Director, Growth Infrastructure Coordination Unit (GICU) is responsible for leading and coordinating a whole-of-government approach to the development and administration of Infrastructure Schemes across multiple growth areas. This includes coordinating infrastructure and service requirements within Greater Adelaide to support the sustainable supply of housing in line with the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan.

The Director, GICU will lead a technically diverse team of professionals to deliver infrastructure planning solutions through an Integrated Growth Planning framework. This ensures that infrastructure planning is embedded in current and future corridor and structure planning, forming the foundation for future Infrastructure Schemes.

You Will Hold The Following Responsibilities

Establish and lead South Australia’s first dedicated Infrastructure Scheme delivery team.

Coordinate a whole-of-government approach to the development and implementation of Infrastructure Schemes across multiple growth areas.

Establish and operationalise South Australia’s first Infrastructure Scheme, while implementing additional schemes across multiple growth areas.

Oversee administration of Infrastructure Schemes, ensuring alignment with existing or proposed Deeds and other growth-related agreements between stakeholders.

Develop and implement infrastructure strategies to support regional, corridor, and structure planning.

Directly assist, support and advise the Minister and Executive Leadership team on all planning and development.

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

Extensive knowledge and experience in coordinating infrastructure using beneficiary-pays mechanisms, including Infrastructure Schemes, Deeds, and Separate Rates.

Demonstrated expertise in leading technical investigations for greenfield growth areas, with a particular focus on stormwater and traffic assessments.

Comprehensive understanding of planning systems, including statutory planning frameworks, relevant legislation, and local government planning practices related to greenfield development.

Proven ability to negotiate and influence a wide range of stakeholders and decision‑makers, including senior leaders in the public (state and local) and private sectors.

Desirable Qualification A recognised degree or post graduate qualification that supports the relevant discipline of planning and development.

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.

Enquiries For all confidential enquiries, please contact Deb Sparrow, Senior HR Business Partner at ***********@sa.gov.au or telephone 8235 5484.

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 12/12/2025 6:00 PM

Attachments

Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf

SAES1 - Director, Growth & Infrastructure Coordination - DHUD Role Statement.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.

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