Aso8 Is&T Project Manager

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd; South Australia; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex application and mobility projects for SAPOL. You will drive end-to-end delivery across a large ICT portfolio, coordinating sponsors, technical teams and vendors to meet policing needs.

The role combines strong leadership with governance, SDLC oversight, and risk management to ensure successful delivery within time and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large ICT projects in government or similarly complex environments.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end project delivery, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk and issue management.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and application development practices.
• Experience delivering technology solutions that improve operational capability and service delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex application and mobility projects across SAPOL.
• Manage project plans, budgets, risks, resources and vendor outcomes.
• Provide governance updates and reports to executive and project boards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

SDLC knowledge

Budget management

Governance reporting

PRINCE2

Vendor management

Leadership

Job description

Lead complex application and mobility projects that enhance frontline policing capability and deliver meaningful technology outcomes across SAPOL

• Deliver technology projects that support frontline policing outcomes
• Lead complex application and mobility initiatives across SAPOL
• Drive end-to-end project delivery in a large ICT transformation portfolio

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.

Role Overview

As Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering technology solutions that support frontline policing operations, leading the end-to-end delivery of complex application and mobility-focused projects across SAPOL's fast-paced ICT portfolio. Working closely with project sponsors, business stakeholders, technical teams and external vendors, you will be responsible for delivering large-scale ICT initiatives that enhance operational capability, improve application performance and support critical policing services.

This role combines strong project leadership with stakeholder engagement, governance and delivery excellence. You will oversee all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, deployment and transition to operational support. Managing project plans, budgets, risks, resources and vendor outcomes, you will ensure solutions are delivered in line with business priorities, technical standards and organisational objectives.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience delivering large and complex ICT projects, ideally within government or similarly complex environments.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end project delivery, including project planning, scheduling, budget management, resource allocation, risk and issue management, scope control and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong experience managing application-focused projects, with an understanding of application development methodologies, software delivery practices and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience delivering technology solutions that support business transformation, operational improvement and service delivery outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including business leaders, technical teams, vendors and external partners, while maintaining positive working relationships and managing competing priorities.
• Strong project governance and reporting capabilities, including the preparation and presentation of project updates, status reports and recommendations to executive and project governance forums.
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, Waterfall or equivalent project delivery frameworks.
• Proven people leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, provide guidance and drive accountability for project outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into meaningful business outcomes for diverse audiences.
• Understanding of quality assurance practices, change management, testing, deployment and operational transition activities within complex ICT environments.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, workplace health and safety principles, and fostering inclusive and diverse workplaces.

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 – $130,046 – 134,956 + superannuation

For more information please contact:

Bianca Holmes

0489 273 156

[e-mail]

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: 21/11/2026

Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.