Liaison Officer

Department for Housing and Urban Development Job reference : Location : ADELAIDE Job status : Short Term Contract Eligibility : Open to Everyone Who Are We The Department of Housing and Urban Development's (DHUD) primary objective is the delivery of homes and housing options for South Australians. In response to the national housing crisis, they 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. DHUD's 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. Whilst the Office of the Valuer-General (OVG) Directorate is part of DHUD, we are an independent Office with our own goals and mission – to deliver fair and equitable statutory valuations for all properties in the State. We are primarily staffed with specialist property valuers and support staff and are responsible and accountable for the State's Land Valuation System and ensuring that the functions undertaken by the Service Provider, Land Services SA (LSSA), in performing statutory valuations across the State are compliant and effectively administered in accordance with the Valuation of Land Act and the Land Services Agreement. The OVG also supports government decision making through the provision of professional valuation advice and strategic services. For more information on the OVG or the role of the State's Valuer-General, please visit . The Role Working closely with the Director, Regulatory & Advisory Valuations, this is a 6-month term contract (backfill) opportunity for an experienced and motivated Liaison Officer. This role is the primary contact for the Valuer-General's statutory clients and our Service Provider, contributes to outward facing communications and has responsibility for coordinating the annual Year in Review report. Responsibilities also include provision of high level business and operational support including monitoring and reporting of workflows. About You OVG is seeking to recruit an experienced Liaison Officer with high level stakeholder engagement and communication skills for a 6 month term contract opportunity. To be successful in this position, you must be able to demonstrate experience across the following areas : Experience in delivering highly detailed customer service and stakeholder communications through clear, technical responses and effective engagement. Coordinating and monitoring workflows, reporting and the formulation of audience appropriate responses / solutions. Coordinating, undertaking and reviewing stakeholder engagement and communications plans and operations. This term contract is a backfill opportunity for leave coverage and includes sufficient time for suitable handover and training. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Desirable Qualifications and Licences A current Driver's Licence. Tertiary qualification in Business - Property or other relevant discipline. 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. Some out of hours and weekend work may be required. Some intra / interstate travel may be required. Remuneration ASO6 – $98,478 min – $104,165 max + superannuation (12%) and leave loading. Enquiries For all confidential enquiries or to request a phone call to discuss this role, please contact Katie Dawes at in the first instance. 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 responsibilities and essential technical expertise / experience 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. Attachments ASO6 Liaison Officer - Role Statement OVG 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. Applications close : 13 / 12 / 2025 6 : 00 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr