project manager

South Australia Police

Job reference: 696811

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join SAPOL on a two-year fixed term vacancy as an IT Project Manager

Your new company

The Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) Service supports the frontline policing and corporate operations of SAPOL through the provision of ICT infrastructure and communication platforms, operational software applications, and support services. The Service is responsible for driving the ongoing evolution of ICT capability across SAPOL, through the delivery of high-quality ICT change programs. The Service is structured across four core pillars: Strategy, Innovation and Engagement; Program Delivery; Operational Services; and Security and Assurance. The Service extends from traditional ICT services to encompass a specialist radio and technology capability, including laser and radar calibration services.

Program Delivery is accountable for the successful delivery of business outcomes from a large portfolio of projects. It contains both project delivery accountability as well as portfolio governance responsibilities to manage quality, risk and budget to optimise outcomes from the portfolio as a whole. SAPOL is undertaking a large complex portfolio of work across a range of areas including core infrastructure, business systems and digital transformation initiatives. This full portfolio has been broken into three sub-portfolios to deliver on the business outcomes.

Your new role

Join SAPOL's Mainframe Decommissioning Program as it enters phase two of its four-year journey. This role leads delivery of a new Azure-based platform, driving critical technology uplift.

As IT Project Manager, you'll oversee key projects, guide teams, and manage stakeholder relationships through effective communication and change management

What you'll need to succeed

• Significant experience managing IT projects.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of large and complex IT projects, implementing significant business change and IT solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in project management including: The management of project schedules, resources and resource plans, project dependencies, scope change, risks, issues, budgets and finances.
• Requirements management, change management and defect management.
• The implementation of quality assurance processes and subsequent adherence verification
• The creation and presentation of project reports and papers to various key stakeholders.
• A comprehensive understanding of PRINCE2 or equivalent project management methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of all levels both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage resources effectively, provide guidance to staff and work effectively in a team environment to achieve agreed objectives.
• Experience in maintaining effective relationships with customers, colleagues, suppliers as well as internal and external stakeholders, including conflict resolution and managing expectations.
• Understanding of business process re-engineering, application development methodologies, quality assurance mechanisms and the SDLC including supporting tools and techniques

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.

Salary

ASO8 - $121,107 - $125,679 per annum.

Enquiries

John Brake

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.

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: 30/09/2025 5:00 PM