IT Project Officer

This is a fulltime 3-year contract position.

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.

PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.

We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.

With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city.

You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people.

Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone's strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.

PAE is embarking on a significant digital transformation, and we are seeking a forward-thinking IT Project Officer to help lead this exciting journey. In this pivotal role, you will manage the delivery of technology projects that align with our strategic vision, driving innovation and operational excellence across the organization.  You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget

If you're passionate about driving meaningful change, results-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Develop project plans using PAE's project framework, including defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines at a level commensurate with the size and complexity of the project.
• Coordinate with the Team Leader IT Projects to allocate necessary resources.
• Control and manage the delivery of small to moderately complex IT projects (such as device roll outs etc.) – including setting priorities and executing the delivery.
• Monitor project budgets and provide regular budget v actual reporting.
• Track and report on the status of tasks, coordinating deadlines and ensuring that no task is overlooked.
• Coordinate and supervise the procurement of project deliverables.
• Provide supervision and support to consultants and / or contractors as required.
• Manage project risks and the resolution of issues.

The successful applicant will have:

• Experience delivering IT projects
• Experience in IT Operations & Infrastructure
• Customer & Stakeholder engagement and support experience
• Experience creating and maintaining project documentation
• Formal qualifications in Project Management are desirable.

More information can be found on the Position Description located below.

This is a Level 5 position which has a current salary range of $103, $108, plus Super).

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Matt Strapps on

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the 'Apply' button and attach your cover letter and resume.

Applications close 5pm on Friday 26th September.

The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.

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• Position Description