Senior Project Manager

South Australia Police
Job reference:
693088

Location:
5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status:
Long Term Contract

Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

Multiple term, full-time vacancies
The Senior Project Manager in SAPOL's Capital Projects Unit works in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with responsibility to effectively lead, plan and deliver a range of capital projects and minor works across SAPOL's diverse built asset portfolio ranging from strategic planning, feasibility and business case activities, to activating, monitoring and driving projects to practical completion.

Responsibilities include undertaking site strategic reviews, developing detailed project plans, preparing business cases, leading collaborative stakeholder consultation for capital, facility and asset management projects and programs, managing scope, schedule and costs throughout project lifecycles, incorporating sustainability initiatives and safety in design factors, provide regular monitoring and tracking progress of performance, and identifying, documenting and managing risks and issues.

The Senior Project Manager reports to the Manager, Capital Projects Unit, and is accountable for providing best practice project management and processes for the initiation, design, delivery and review phases, critical problem solving, effective budget and financial management techniques and innovative design to ensure high quality project outcomes that meet SAPOL's operational objectives. The position provides expert advisory and specialist consultancy services to SAPOL regarding the development and delivery of projects with a value for money focus.

The Capital Projects Unit, Physical Asset Services Branch PASB provides support to SAPOL's assets and capital investment initiatives through Strategic Asset planning, project initiation, planning, design / analysis, execution, monitoring and closure for effective delivery of capital works across the portfolio.

PASB is comprised of seven units: Capital Projects Unit, Major Projects Unit, Strategic Infrastructure & Assets Unit, Contracts, Impound & Armoury Unit, Strategic Operations: Fleet & Property, Facilities Management Unit, and Business Management Unit. A 'one team' mindset driven by leadership at all levels, that is focused on achieving our Vision and Key Strategy allows us to realise the full potential of our workforce and ensures service excellence. To achieve this, members adopt a problem solving, responsive and informative approach.

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

• Tertiary qualifications in project management, construction management or relevant discipline (including Engineering, Architecture or similar.

Salary
ASO7 - $108,109 - $116,864 per annum.

Enquiries
Karen Kochergen

telephone number

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 an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and 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:
04/09/2025 5:00 PM

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.