The Coordinator General’s Office is seeking an exceptional senior executive for the role of Deputy Coordinator General - a rare opportunity to influence State shaping development, economic priorities and long term prosperity for South Australians.

About the Role
In this pivotal leadership position, you will work at the centre of government to coordinate and accelerate major projects, including AUKUS related initiatives, key economic precincts and housing supply priorities. You will provide strategic direction to the Coordinator General’s Office, assist with overseeing its statutory functions, and work closely with Ministers, agencies, industry and communities to deliver efficient, responsible and future focused outcomes.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and coordinate projects of State significance
• Streamline regulatory and planning pathways to support timely development
• Provide authoritative advice to senior leaders, Ministers and Cabinet
• Build trusted relationships across industry as well as with local, State and Federal government
• Represent or act for the Coordinator General as required
  

About You
You are an influential, high performing executive with deep experience in complex government, planning, development, regulatory or major project environments. You excel at problem solving, stakeholder engagement and navigating politically sensitive issues. Your leadership is strategic, collaborative and outcomes oriented.

Why Join Us?

• Work at the heart of government on projects that will shape South Australia for decades
• Drive meaningful reform in planning, regulation and economic development
• Build powerful networks across sectors and levels of government
• Lead a high‑impact team delivering real public value

If you are motivated by making a real difference, working collaboratively, and delivering public value-and can provide strategic insight and sound judgement-we invite you to apply for this critical South Australian leadership role.

• The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
• The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• This role requires a National Criminal History check.
  

The creation of the Coordinator General’s Office is a key feature of the State Development Coordination and Facilitation Act, which recently passed Parliament.

The legislation aims to address challenges and delays in assessment and approval processes, while critically maintaining South Australia’s high levels of statutory protection.

Overseen by the Coordinator General, the new mechanisms will help manage a growing number of urgent and significant projects, including those involving housing, decarbonisation, and AUKUS, in a timelier manner.