Project Director, Physical Assets Services Branch

7 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia South Australia Police Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

South Australia Police
Job reference:
692559

Location:
5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status:
Long Term Contract

Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

SAES 1 | Newly Created, Influential Leadership Role | Extensive Scope of Works
South Australia Police (SAPOL) is an innovative and inclusive agency committed to delivering high-quality policing services. Focussed on ensuring a safe and peaceful environment, SAPOL upholds the law, prevents crime, assists the public, responds to emergencies and delivers crime reduction programs to minimise crime and disorder across our State. The Physical Assets Services Branch (PASB) is responsible for delivering safe, functional and future-ready facilities and assets that support frontline policing.

Accountable to the Director, Infrastructure and Assets, the opportunity has been introduced for a Project Director, PASB to lead the planning, delivery and governance of SAPOL's complex infrastructure and capital works projects, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with strategic objectives. The Project Director will provide high-level leadership to the Capital Projects Unit and Major Projects Unit while also contributing to the effective management of SAPOL's broader physical assets portfolio.

Promoting a culture of excellence in project delivery, the Project Director will oversee the development and implementation of strategic policies, project governance frameworks and risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with legislation, safety standards and best practice in asset and project management. Responsible for managing a substantial capital budget, driving complex negotiations and providing trusted, strategic advice to the Executive, the Project Director will be a persuasive and influential communicator able to engage with clarity, authority and insight in championing PASB's priorities, securing stakeholder confidence and achieving outcomes that support SAPOL's long-term operational capability.

This role demands a highly astute and influential project management professional with a proven track record in leading strategic asset and infrastructure initiatives within complex, high-stakes government environments. Demonstrated expertise in navigating the intricacies of DIT Building Projects Infrastructure Delivery and PPPs and associated contractual frameworks will be highly regarded, alongside a deep understanding of capital project delivery, governance and compliance. The appointee will bring sharp financial and analytical acumen, coupled with exceptional leadership capability and a collaborative mindset. Your ability to foster strong, productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders will be critical to driving successful outcomes and long-term value for the organisation.

Applications close at 5:00pm on Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
Telephone enquiries to Nick Stillwell or Tess Shaw are welcome on
For more information and to apply, please visit:

Applications close:
02/09/2025 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.

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