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iworkfor.sa.gov.au will be unavailable on Saturday, 24 May 2025, from 6:30 AM ACST until 9:30 AM ACST due to scheduled maintenance.Department for Housing and Urban DevelopmentJob reference: 673086Location: 5000 - ADELAIDEJob status: Long Term ContractEligibility: Open to EveryoneEmploymentType:SAES 2: ExecutiveAppointmentMake a real impact. Shape South Australia''s housingfuture.At the heart of our department is a clear and urgent mission:delivering homes and housing options for South Australians. In theface of a national housing shortfall, we''re not sitting back- we are stepping up.We''re purposefully driving forward and fast-tracking thedevelopment of diverse and sustainable housing solutions. Frompolicy to housing infrastructure to urban planning, our work isfocused on creating vibrant, liveable communities that offer morethan just a roof - they offer stability, security andopportunity.This is meaningful work. It''s complex, fast paced, and deeplyrewarding. You''ll be part of a team that''s influencing realchange - solving critical challenges, shaping policy anddelivering outcomes that matter.Now''s the time to get involved. If you areready to use your skills to drive social impact, be part of anambitious and values-driven team, and help shape the future ofhousing in our state, we want to hear from you.The Role:The position of Chief Operating Officer is accountable to theChief Executive and will contribute to the promotion andachievement of effective leadership, vision and strategicinitiatives to ensure the Department delivers valued and qualityservices. This will be achieved through the provision of high leveladvice, leadership and policy development.You will hold the following responsibilities:Implement strategic and customer focused policies,strategies and services relative to the functional areas ofaccountability, including financial management, procurement andcontract management, risk and audit, information technology,human resource management, legal services and services toparliamentarians.Provide expertise and leadership to ensure the efficientand effective delivery of strategy and business services to allDHUD Branches.Provide strategic leadership and lead a culture thatidentifies opportunities for improving service delivery byfostering an environment of continuous improvement andincreased capability that ensures the success of delivery ofcorporate services.Provide high level strategic and targeted advice as amember of the Executive Leadership Group to ensure that DHUDdelivers value and quality services as well as high level,timely advice to the Chief Executive (CE), and other seniorofficers as required.Manage strategic and politically sensitive issues andidentify unresolved and/or emerging issues in areas ofresponsibility.Represent DHUD and the Chief Executive on various boards,committees and working parties.Lead the efficient and effective operational andorganisational management of a dedicated team by ensuring anethical, safe and healthy work environment, free fromdiscrimination is provided for all employees.Develop a strong culture of innovation across theAgency.Manage change and continually improve Agency businessstructures, resource management and operational activities tobest respond to a changing business environment.Be Agency Security Executive for the Department responsiblefor security management on behalf of the Chief Executive.Chairs the Department''s Security Committee which manages andreviews protective and cyber security matters in accordancewith the South Australian Protective Security Framework and theSouth Australian Cyber Security Framework.About You:To be successful in this position, you must be able todemonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:Strong leadership experience with a demonstrated ability tomotivate and inspire others to work together as a team toachieve objectives.Proven ability to drive and influence the successfuldelivery of complex change programs involving people, processesand systems and impacting various stakeholders and businesspartners.Proven ability to successfully operate in a multi-facetedrole covering a broad range of functional areas ofresponsibility.Desirable Qualification:Essential-Tertiary qualifications in either accounting, finance,economics, management, business or other appropriatequalification.Special Conditions:Successful applicants are required to obtain a satisfactoryDepartment of Human Services Criminal History Check or NationalPolice Check prior to employment. A renewal will be requiredevery 3 years.Successful applicants are required to obtain an AustralianGovernment Security Vetting Agency Negative Vetting Level 1Security Clearance following employment.May be required to work out of normal hours from time totime.The position is offered for a 3-year term contract.Enquiries:For all confidential enquiries, please contact Kirsty Cornford,Manager, Office of the Chief Executive at kirsty.cornford@sa.gov.auor telephone 0400 239 909.Application Instructions:All applications must be submitted online.If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit acovering letter (no more than 2 pages), outlining your skills andexperience in relation to the key capabilities outlined in the rolestatement, a current CV and the contact information of threereferees.All applicants must complete a Pre-Employment Declarationin the SA Public Sector'' form.Applications close: 30/05/202511:45 PMAttachments:- Chief Operating Officer SAES2 - 15 May 2025.pdf- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdfFlexibility StatementThe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr