Business Support Officer

Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 862028
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 Officer (BSO) is responsible for the provision of high quality, professional, confidential and responsive executive support and administrative services to support the functions of the Governance team. The BSO is required to work in a high demand, fast paced environment and be capable of juggling multiple priorities and business deliverables at any given time across the directorate You will hold the following responsibilities:

• Attend to and monitor incoming enquiries by telephone, email and letter
• Assist with the collation and coordination of briefings and presentations.
• Oversee the coordination of agendas and papers for governance and leadership level meetings, as well as recording and follow-up on action items in a timely manner.
• Assist with the collation and coordination of reports related to business deliverables

About You:

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

• Proven experience in providing executive support services, including telephone screening, diary and inbox management.
• Experience in coordination of executive level committee meetings (agenda / minute taking and follow up / coordination of action items).
• Demonstrated experience coordinating the provision of a range of confidential and responsive administration services.
• Including high level accurate quality control / editing functions of department and Cabinet documentation.
• Preparation / drafting of correspondence and briefings to executive and key stakeholders.

Special Conditions:

Successful applicants will be required to obtain a satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check prior to employment.

Remuneration:

ASO3 – $74,095 min – $78,694 max plus superannuation.

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Clare Ashmeade at Clare.Ashmeade@sa.gov.au  or telephone 08 7133 2277.

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: 10/11/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf
- Role Statement - ASO3 Business Support Officer - DHUD.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.