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Project Administrator
South Australia Police
Job reference: 846891
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Term full-time vacancy up to 1/07/2028.

The Project Administrator works in a dynamic capital project environment in the Physical Assets Services Branch (PASB), and provides strong business, financial, risk and project administration acumen to a diverse team of project managers and range of capital projects and relocation initiatives supporting SAPOL’s operational and policing objectives across the statewide asset portfolio.

Key activities include managing project administration requirements, project controls, maintaining accurate financial and project information data, ongoing analysis and reporting on budget allocations, forecasts and financial expenditure including variations, drafting and providing input to executive briefs, project monitoring, milestone reporting, risk registers and executive reporting, creating presentations, supporting project governance and procurement requirements, and robust documentation of projects which contribute to efficient and effective operations.

The Capital Projects Unit, PASB provides support to SAPOL’s assets and capital investment initiatives through project initiation, planning, design / analysis, execution, monitoring and closure for effective delivery of capital works across the portfolio. The Unit contributes to the strategic planning, development, implementation and on-going best practice standards for high quality infrastructure with a value for money approach for SAPOL’s corporate accommodation and operational facilities requirements.

PASB is comprised of seven units: Capital Projects Unit, Major Projects Unit, Strategic Infrastructure & Assets Unit, Contracts, Impound and Armoury Unit, Strategic Operations Section: Fleet & Stores, Facilities Management Unit and Business Unit.

Special Conditions

  • The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
  • The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
  • Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
  • The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage program.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor's in Business, Projects or other related discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience in a project administration in a capital project delivery setting in a large commercial organisation or government environment with ability to ensure robust and accurate project financial, budgetary, procurement and risk reporting information and provide accurate and timely cost control support to capital project delivery teams.

Salary

ASO6 - $102,171 - $108,071 per annum.

Enquiries

Hadyn Tucker

(08) 7322 3519
Hadyn.Tucker@police.sa.gov.au

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager. Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.

South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.

Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.

To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples.

South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

People with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.


Applications close: 02/07/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments:
- PID - ASO6 Project Administrator Capital Projects Unit.pdf
- RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.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.