ASO7 Principal Project Officer

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The Department of State Development is working to shape South Australia's future by driving economic growth.

Department of State Development

Job reference: 684226

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About Us

The Department of State Development is working to shape South Australia's future by driving economic growth.

Our role is to ensure that South Australia capitalises on the opportunities before us, to ensure that we are well-positioned to take advantage of the state's significant economic opportunities.

Working at DSD will provide you with an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of some of the government's major economic initiatives, and importantly, make a lasting positive difference and contribute to the prosperity of our state.

As a newly created agency in 2024, we are recruiting across several different roles to help drive our state forward, and we want you to join us on this journey.

We take pride in being an employer of choice and providing a work environment that is vibrant and rewarding for people of all levels.

Help us shape our state's economic future and position South Australia on the national and global stage.

For More Information About Our Agency, Please Visit

Department of State Development | statedevelopment.sa.gov.au

About The Role

The Workforce, Population and Migration Group helps to build South Australia's labour force through population and migration strategy and initiatives, and support industry to attract and retain the workforce it requires, including through workforce planning and development.

As the Principal Project Officer, you will support the development and implementation of workforce policies, projects, and initiatives. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of workforce plans and strategies, to achieve workforce objectives and State government priorities, addressing workforce challenges in critical sectors and regions, and improving labour market outcomes for target groups.

Key Competencies

To apply and succeed in the role, you will have:

• Understanding of industry workforce challenges and opportunities in South Australia's critical industries, regions, and the broader economy.
• Proven experience in planning, developing and implementing projects and programs, ideally in relation to workforce and skills development.
• Experience in engaging with industry and government stakeholders to identify, prioritise and develop collaborative workforce solutions.
• Ability to use initiative to work successfully under broad directions, manage changing and competing priorities, critical deadlines.
• Ability to think strategically, conceptually and creatively to analyse and resolve complex problems.
  
  

Remuneration

Competitive salary $108,109 to $116,864 p.a. plus superannuation

Benefits

Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• A variety of leave arrangements
• Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Access to great customised training and career development opportunities
  
  

Qualifications

• Essential: Nil
• Desirable: Experience and/or qualifications in a relevant field.
  
  

Special Conditions

• The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE), initial 24-month term contract.
• Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) required prior to employment.
  
  

Enquiries

For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact Lauren Aikins, A/Senior Manager, Workforce Strategy and Projects via Lauren.Aikins@sa.gov.au

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA website.

Applicants Are Required To Submit The Following

• Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies (2 pages max)
• Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max)
• Prepare 3 referees (at least one should be current or recent line manager), to be provided on request.
• Pre-employment Declaration Form – find the attachment on the job advert.
  
  

Applications close: 20/08/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments

• ASO7 Principal Project Officer Role Description - July 2025.pdf
• Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesGovernment Administration and Strategic Management Services

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