contracts support officer

South Australia Police

Job reference: 700682

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Term, full-time vacancy for up to 18 months

The Contracts Support Officer is responsible to the Senior Contracts Manager for delivering comprehensive support across Contract and Impound operations. This includes providing proactive customer service, acting as a key liaison for issue resolution, maintaining accurate databases and inventory records, and delivering timely business reporting and analysis.

Key responsibilities involve supporting the development, delivery, management, monitoring, and compliance of large-scale asset-related contracts. This includes establishing and tracking key performance indicators and benchmarks, conducting analysis, identifying and reviewing process improvement opportunities, and undertaking assigned projects and tasks that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Contracts & Impound Unit (CIMU) and SAPOL's broader operations.

The Contracts Support Officer reports to the Manager, Contracts & Impound, and works closely with the ASO6 Senior Contract Officer, ASO3 Contract & Impound Administrator, Impound staff, and other colleagues across the Physical Assets Services Branch.

The role also liaises with the Procurement and Contract Management Services Branch (PCMS) and regularly interacts with police officers, managers, SAPOL staff, external contractors, and members of the public.

The Contracts and Impound Unit, part of SAPOL's Physical Assets Services Branch (PASB), oversees the management of SAPOL's asset-related contracts. It is also responsible for vehicle seizure operations under the Criminal Law (Clamping, Impounding and Forfeiture) Act 2007 and for managing SAPOL's metropolitan and regional impound facilities.

PASB consists of seven units: Capital Projects, Major Projects, Strategic Infrastructure & Assets, Contracts, Impound & Armoury, Fleet & Property Strategic Operations, Facilities Management, and the Business Unit. A strong "one team" culture, driven by leadership at all levels and focused on SAPOL's vision and strategy, ensures service excellence. Staff are expected to adopt a proactive, problem-solving, and solutions-focused approach to achieve this.

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

ASO4 - $76,561 - $80,256 per annum.

Enquiries

Georgia Martin

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.

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: 14/10/2025 5:00 PM