Firearms Branch Supervisor

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

Job summary

South Australia Police is seeking an ASO5-level supervisor in Adelaide to oversee the Firearms Team, Licence Team, Customer Service Team, and Investigation Team. You will manage records for firearms licensing and registration and ensure activities support SAPOL objectives.

You will guide data entry, compliance with the Firearms Act, and liaison with stakeholders to ensure accurate licensing decisions. The role requires oversight of adjudicators and efficient investigation processes to ensure

Qualifications

• Supervision of Firearms Team, Licence Team, Customer Service Team, and Investigation Team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data entry and records relating to licensing and registration of firearms.
• Provide reliable information on legislation and policy to internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensure only fit and proper persons are issued with or maintain firearms licences and oversee adjudication.

Job description

South Australia Police

Job reference: 858258

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

Ongoing, Full- time vacancy.

The role is accountable to the Coordinating Senior Sergeant and Operations Inspector, for the supervision and oversight of the personnel who comprise the Firearms Team, Licence Team, Customer Service Team, and Investigation Team.

The role is responsible for the management of records associated with firearms licensing and registration, and for ensuring activities complement and support SAPOL objectives. The management of this data assists Firearms Branch senior management and internal/external stakeholders with decisions relating to policy, planning, management and operational policing, and further ensures a licences firearms ownership and licence details are accurately recorded.

The role provides supervision and oversight of probity assessment of firearms licence applicants and current licences, processing and data entry of records associated with the licencing and the registration of firearms into the Firearms Control System/South Australian Firearms Register, and the various customer enquiries fielded by staff. The role provides specialised advice on the navigation and retrieval of data from the Firearms Control System/South Australian Firearms Register and provides expert advice and information to internal and external stakeholders.

The role is responsible for the supervision of Senior ASO4 Adjudicators and is accountable to oversee the efficient investigation, adjudication, and liaison of firearms related matters to ensure only fit and proper persons are issued with or maintain a firearms licence or permit and to ensure compliance with the Firearms Act and Regulations. The incumbent is required to provide reliable and accurate information on legislation, policy and procedure and practical application of the Firearms Act and Regulations to operational, prosecution, and administrative personnel, and members of the public including firearms dealers.

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

Christine Martyniuk

7322 3421

[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: 15/10/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments

• ASO5 Firearms Branch Supervisor.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.