Senior Project Manager

South Australia Police; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

South Australia Police seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead, plan and deliver capital projects and minor works across its built asset portfolio. You will drive feasibility studies, business cases and design activity, ensuring projects meet SAPOL’s objectives with strong governance and financial controls.

The role requires strategic oversight, proactive risk management and effective collaboration with multiple stakeholders to deliver value for money within a 24‑month capex environment.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience leading capital projects and minor works.
• Ability to develop detailed project plans and business cases.
• Strong stakeholder consultation and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site strategic reviews and develop project plans.
• Prepare business cases and lead stakeholder consultation for capital, facilities and asset management projects.
• Manage scope, schedule and costs; monitor progress and drive timely delivery.
• Incorporate sustainability and safety in design factors; identify and manage risks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget & finance

Risk management

Leadership

Job description

Full-time vacancy up to 24 months. The Senior Project Manager in SAPOL’s Capital Projects Unit works in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with responsibility to effectively lead, plan and deliver a range of capital projects and minor works across SAPOL’s diverse built asset portfolio ranging from strategic planning, feasibility and business case activities, to activating, monitoring and driving projects to practical completion.

South Australia Police

Job reference: 857711

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Responsibilities include undertaking site strategic reviews, developing detailed project plans, preparing business cases, leading collaborative stakeholder consultation for capital, facility and asset management projects and programs, managing scope, schedule and costs throughout project lifecycles, incorporating sustainability initiatives and safety in design factors, provide regular monitoring and tracking progress of performance, and identifying, documenting and managing risks and issues.

The Senior Project Manager reports to the Manager, Capital Projects Unit, and is accountable for providing best practice project management and processes for the initiation, design, delivery and review phases, critical problem solving, effective budget and financial management techniques and innovative design to ensure high quality project outcomes that meet SAPOL’s operational objectives. The position provides expert advisory and specialist consultancy services to SAPOL regarding the development and delivery of projects with a value for money focus.

The Capital Projects Unit, Physical Asset Services Branch PASB provides support to SAPOL’s assets and capital investment initiatives through Strategic Asset planning, project initiation, planning, design / analysis, execution, monitoring and closure for effective delivery of capital works across the portfolio.

PASB is comprised of seven units: Capital Projects Unit, Major Projects Unit, Strategic Infrastructure & Assets Unit, Contracts, Impound & Armoury Unit, Strategic Operations: Fleet & Property, Facilities Management Unit, and Business Management Unit. A 'one team' mindset driven by leadership at all levels, that is focused on achieving our Vision and Key Strategy allows us to realise the full potential of our workforce and ensures service excellence. To achieve this, members adopt a problem solving, responsive and informative approach.

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: 07/10/2026 5:00 PM

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

ASO7 - $116,089 - $125,490 per annum.

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.