Administration Manager

South Australia Police; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

South Australia Police is seeking an Administration Manager for the Forensic Services Branch in Adelaide. The role oversees the administration team, ensuring high-quality service to internal and external clients and supporting financial and budget management for the branch.

Working arrangements align with SA Public Sector standards; some out of hours work and inter-state travel may be required. This is a full-time, short-term contract vacancy with eligibility restricted to SA Public Sector

Qualifications

• The Administration Manager oversees a small administration team and delivers quality service to internal and external clients.
• Provides financial and budget management support to the O/C Forensic Services Branch.
• Supports strategic planning and administrative processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a small administration team and ensure timely, accurate customer service.
• Provide financial and budget management support to the Forensic Services Branch.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures and maintain service standards.

Job description

South Australia Police

Job reference: 858493

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

Full-time vacancy up to 15/12/2026.

The Forensic Services Branch (FSB) Business Support Section provides a range of business and administrative services which contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the Branch. The structure is flexible in its capacity to respond to business needs and further supports FSB management in maintaining focus on forensic capability, forward planning and delivery of core business.

The Administration Manager is accountable to the Strategy and Support Inspector, for the provision of a range of business and administrative activities. The Administration Manager has complete oversight and supervision of a small administration team ensuring that quality service standards and key performance measures for the team are met and a prompt and accurate level of customer service is provided to internal and external clients in accordance with appropriate legislation, local policies, guidelines and procedures. In addition, the Administration Manager provides financial and budget management support to the O/C Forensic Services Branch.

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

ASO5 - $92,122 - $102,456 per annum.

Enquiries

James Down

0414414283

[email protected]

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: 30/09/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments

• ASO5 Administration Manager - PID.pdf
• RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.pdf

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.