Aso8 project manager

Drives SAPOL's tech initiatives by modernising legacy systems, supporting branch growth, and delivering complex projects with strong governance.

• Deliver high-end and complex IT infrastructure related projects
• Ability to operate in a structured environment
• Support SAPOL's operational and Organisational objectives

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.

Sitting within the IS&T team is the Technical Portfolio. This portfolio delivers SAPOL's critical technology initiatives by modernising end-of-life infrastructure and applications, supporting branch expansions and relocations with reliable technical solutions, and delivering standalone high-complexity projects. Through a skilled team of Project Managers and Business Analysts, the portfolio provides strong planning, governance, and delivery oversight to ensure solutions align with operational needs and organisational priorities. By upgrading legacy systems, implementing resilient infrastructure, and managing complex technical initiatives, the Technical Portfolio ensures SAPOL's technology environment remains secure, dependable, and future-ready to support operational excellence.

As the Project Manager, your role will be responsible for planning, leading, and delivering large, complex IT infrastructure related projects that support SAPOL's operational and Organisational objectives. The role manages one or more assigned projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, risks, and delivery outcomes while providing leadership and direction to project team members and assigned resources. The Project Manager works closely with SAPOL project sponsors, business subject matter experts, and external suppliers to ensure strong collaboration, clear communication, and alignment of project objectives. Through effective governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivery oversight, the role ensures projects are delivered to agreed requirements, timelines, and quality standards.

• Lead the delivery of complex IT projects, ensuring solutions are aligned with SAPOL's strategic and operational objectives and supported by clear project plans and defined functional and technical specifications.
• Provide leadership and direction to project resources, ensuring work is effectively prioritised, allocated, and delivered in accordance with approved project management methodologies.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions to deliver new or enhanced system functionality that meets agreed business and operational requirements.
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships, ensuring contracted goods and services are delivered to agreed standards and in compliance with IS&T policies and technical frameworks.
• Coordinate across IS&T teams, business areas, and external stakeholders to manage project dependencies, define requirements, and ensure effective integration and testing of solutions.
• Ensure successful transition of project outcomes to operational services, including coordinating deployment, change management activities, and the provision of appropriate documentation and architectural artefacts.
• Maintain strong project governance and control, including management of scope, schedule, resources, budget, risks, issues, changes, and reporting to support informed decision-making
• Build effective stakeholder relationships and contribute to organisational capability, including establishing governance forums, supporting project management maturity, and mentoring project staff to strengthen delivery outcomes.
• 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.

ASO8 – $121,107 - $125,679 p.a

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.