Project Support Officer

SA Power Networks; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1-year fixed term contract

Flexible working arrangements

13% superannuation

Electricity reimbursements

Leave loading on annual leave

Income Protection

Parental Leave

Corporate discounts on health/gym

Volunteering leave

Job summary

SA Power Networks is seeking a Project Support Officer to deliver administrative and project support across the Customer Solutions team in South Australia. The role focuses on coordinating activities, maintaining project documentation, and assisting with reporting to keep projects on track and efficient.

You will work with leaders, project teams, customers and external providers, developing skills across diverse operational initiatives while contributing to a safer, more reliable energy future

Qualifications

• Relevant skills and knowledge gained through administration, project support or coordination experience.
• Strong organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work autonomously to support team outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support to ensure successful delivery of projects and services.
• Coordinate activities, manage project documentation and support reporting.
• Help keep projects on track and running efficiently across the Customer Solutions portfolio.

Skills

Administration

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

Looking for the next opportunity where your work genuinely matters?

Join SA Power Networks and help power homes, businesses and communities across South Australia, today and into the future.

About the role

As a Project Support Officer, you'll provide administrative and project support services that help ensure the successful delivery of projects and services across our Customer Solutions team. Working closely with leaders, project teams, customers and external service providers, you'll coordinate activities, manage project documentation, support reporting, and help keep projects on track and running efficiently.

You'll play a key part in supporting the delivery of customer and network solutions, helping us provide reliable services and positive outcomes for customers and communities across South Australia.

Reporting to the Energy Services Manager, this role offers the opportunity to build broad business knowledge, develop project coordination skills and contribute to a diverse range of operational and customer-focused initiatives.

Culture & benefits

At SA Power Networks, you'll be part of a team where our values shape how we work every day.

We keep everyone safe, collaborate with purpose, take the initiative, and rise to the challenge to deliver for our people, customers and communities.

We offer an environment that values safety above all, encourages new ideas, and supports you to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to South Australia.

You will also enjoy:

• 1-year fixed term contract, with potential for ongoing opportunities within the business
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance
• 13% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions)
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursements each year
• 17.5% leave loading payable on annual leave
• Income Protection Coverage
• Primary Parental Leave (18 weeks) and Secondary Parental Leave (5 weeks)
• Corporate discounts on health insurance and gym memberships
• 1 paid day of volunteering leave
• Opportunity to work across a variety of projects, stakeholders and Customer Solutions portfolios

About you

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

Essential:

• Relevant skills and knowledge gained through administration, project support or coordination experience.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Strong organisational, planning and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, with the ability to work autonomously, take ownership and proactively support team and project outcomes.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting project delivery, reporting, documentation management or business administration functions.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, SharePoint or similar business systems.
• Experience working in a utilities, infrastructure, customer service or project-based environment.

About us

SA Power Networks plays a vital role in South Australia, connecting homes, businesses and communities to a safe, reliable and efficient electricity network.

We're proud to be leading the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, working closely with communities across the state to achieve meaningful change.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With a collaborative culture, strong development pathways and a commitment to innovation, you'll be supported to grow your career while making a real impact, connecting South Australians to a better energy future, today.

Want to know more?

Bronte Murchland - [e-mail]

Applications close:

10pm Thursday 1st October 2026

Diversity & inclusion

SA Power Networks is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, ethnicities and sexual orientations, and from people with disability.

We want everyone to have an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. If you require reasonable adjustments, an application form in an alternative format or another accessible way to participate in the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

For more information about SA Power Networks visit our website.