Attorney-General's Department
Job reference:
832451
Location:
5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status:
Ongoing
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
Classification:
ASO5
Salary Range:
$85,790 - $95,413 + Superannuation
Duration:
Ongoing
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Number of Positions Available:
1
Closing Date:
11:30pm, Tuesday 10 February 2026
About The Opportunity
The Policy and Project Officer supports SafeWork SA's Strategic Policy & Legislative Services team by delivering high-quality policy advice and project outcomes. Reporting to the Project Lead, Strategic Policy and Legislative Services, the role works closely with internal teams, government agencies and industry stakeholders to inform decision-making and support regulatory reform.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting legislative reform projects, including drafting policies, procedures, briefings, Cabinet material and related documentation.
* Providing sound regulatory and policy advice through high-level research, analysis and interpretation of legislation and technical information.
* Coordinating and delivering projects or project phases, including planning, monitoring progress, managing risks and reporting on outcomes.
* Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Ministerial offices, advisory committees and industry groups.
* Managing project records, reports and documentation in line with legislative, governance and organisational requirements.
About The Business
SafeWork SA is a business unit within Attorney-General's Department and is responsible for providing work, health and safety, public safety, and state-based industrial relations services across South Australia. As a regulator, our Investigators and Inspectors ensure work, health and safety, and public safety standards are met, and appropriate action is taken when breaches of laws are detected. We also help people better understand their work health and safety responsibilities.
Our values are:
* Professionalism
* Respect
* Integrity
* Service
For more information about the Attorney-General's Department and SafeWork SA, please visit and
Special Conditions for Employment
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
* Employment-related Screening Check required.
* Some out of hours work may be required.
* Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
* Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
* 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.
Additional Notes
You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.
For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Jordan Pinnegar, A/Manager Strategic Policy and Legislative Services, on or
Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.
The Attorney-General's Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.
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 via the contact above or our website
Applications close:
10/02/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
* Job Application
* SPLS - JPS - ASO5 - Policy and Project
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.