Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 832371
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About the Department for Correctional ServicesThe Department employs approximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nine prisons and fifteen Community Correctional offices across the state. Our vision is for a safer community by protecting the public and reducing re-offending. We work towards this through the contribution of staff who are employed in a wide variety of fields, from correctional officers and teachers, to social workers, psychologists and supervisors of court orders. Their commitment ensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders and victims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in our workforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness and better outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, you will encounter interesting professional challenges and you will work alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turn around the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected by crime.
DutiesThe Senior Contract Management Advisor reports to the Manager Strategic Procurement and Contract Management and is responsible for the provision of effective contract management services for the Department of Correctional Services.
The Senior Contract Management Advisor is a key member of the Procurement and Contract Management team, developing and implementing a range of strategies and best practice procurement and contract management policies to ensure the achievement of identified contractual outcomes.
The Senior Contract Management Advisor will also be required to provide expert advice and information regarding procurement procedures and State Procurement policies to stakeholders within DCS and other government agencies.
Special Conditions
• Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjunction with other provisions of the act and other applicable industrial entitlements.
• The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History Check.
• A current South Australian Driver's Licence is essential.
• A flexible approach to working hours is required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.
RequirementsEssential: Nil
Desirable: Appropriate Tertiary qualification in business, commerce, procurement or related disciplines.
RemunerationASO6 ($98,478 - $104,165 pa)
EnquiriesMs Katrina Flannery
Manager, Strategic Procument & Contract Management
Ph: 08 8226 9***
E: ***************@sa.gov.au
Application InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA. A CV or resume outlining your qualifications and employment history.All written applications are required to include additional information that specifically addresses the selection criteria outlined in the Job and Person Specification. Your response to each key selection criteria should not exceed one page in length.Please note: Applicants that do not address the selection criteria may be disadvantaged during the shortlisting process.Refer to the Advice to Applicants for information on how to apply.Applicants are required to complete the Employment Declaration if not currently employed by the Department for Correctional Services.
Additional InformationApplicants who have previously applied for this position are not required to reapply.
DCS is an equal opportunities employer, and our workplace reflects the diverse communities that we serve. Safety at Work is central to our mission — emphasising respectful relationships, psychological wellbeing, and the physical and cultural safety of all employees.
We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, people of African heritage, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent people, people living with disability, people of all ages, and other diversity groups. We support flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements, wherever reasonably possible, and strive to ensure a fair, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. We encourage you to share any support or access needs when you apply.
Applications close: 03/02/2026 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- 20251031 JPS Senior Contract Management Advisor ASO6.pdf
- Advice to Applicants.pdf
- DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.2 - April 2025 (Fillable).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.