Project Manager

South Australia Police; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

South Australia Police seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex ICT projects within the IS&T Service, delivering mobility and application initiatives that support frontline policing and corporate operations.

You will oversee all SDLC phases, manage budgets and vendors, and coordinate with sponsors, business units and technical teams to ensure delivery aligns with standards and priorities. This is a 12-month, full-time role based in Adelaide.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large ICT projects, ideally within government or similarly complex environments.
• End-to-end project delivery experience, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, application development methodologies and software delivery practices.
• Experience delivering technology solutions that enable business transformation and service delivery outcomes.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across business leaders, technical teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale ICT projects within SAPOL's mobility portfolio.
• Oversee all SDLC phases: requirements, design, development, testing, deployment and transition to operations.
• Manage project plans, budgets, risks, resources and vendor performance.
• Ensure solutions meet business priorities, technical standards and organisational objectives.
• Provide governance updates, reports and recommendations to executives and project forums.

Skills

Project leadership

SDLC knowledge

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

PM methodologies

Governance reporting

Vendor management

Communication skills

Government projects

Job description

Full-time vacancy up to 12 months

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.

South Australia Police

Job reference: 863316

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Full-time vacancy up to 12 months

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.

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. This senior position demands enterprise level and program experience.

Working within SAPOL's Mobility Portfolio, you will be responsible for managing projects that provide new capabilities for frontline police, accessed through mobile applications.

What You Need To Succeed

• Considerable 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, Agile delivery 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.
• Familiarity with developing applications using a Human Centred Design lens, and systems thinking

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 per annum.

Enquiries

Bianca Holmes

[email protected]

08 7100 1784

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:

21/11/2026 10:00 PM

Attachments

• PID - ASO8 Project Manager.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.