This is a Portfolio Officer, Corporate Portfolio Management Office role with South Australia Police based in Adelaide, SA, AU South Australia Police Role Seniority - mid level More about the Portfolio Officer, Corporate Portfolio Management Office role at South Australia Police South Australia Police Job reference: 836035 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only Ongoing full-time vacancy. The Governance and Capability Service (G&CS) supports the Commissioner of Police in the discharge of his responsibility to control and manage SA Police by ensuring SAPOL has appropriate governance and capability to discharge its statutory charter, other government obligations and meet community expectations. The Service leads in supporting strategic thinking, determining strategic objectives, and fulfilling the organisation's vision and values in driving SAPOL performance. The Service is responsible for anticipating and responding to, the demand for policing services, improving access to and the use of information; performance reporting to the SAPOL executive, government and the public; driving performance policy and strategy development; supporting legislative reform and identifying and addressing emerging issues. The SAPOL Corporate Portfolio Management Office (CPMO) provides relevant information and support to the SAPOL Executive to inform their decision making regarding the direction of the SAPOL portfolio of programs and projects. This includes consistent documentation for the evaluation of proposed initiatives, recommended prioritisation of these initiatives, and the provision of portfolio wide views of the benefits, risks, resource demands and organisational change impact to inform this decision making. The CPMO is also responsible for the development of corporate project-based standards for business case development, project management, risk Management and benefits management, consolidated status reporting and the training and mentoring of relevant project staff. The Portfolio Officer role will develop and provide coordination and administration support for the CPMO with the uplift in portfolio, program and project management capability across SAPOL. The role will work collaboratively with SAPOL executives and staff to embed and administer best practice standards in a range of disciplines such as business change management, benefits management and resource management and project finance to ensure successful delivery of the SAPOL project portfolio. 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 ASO6 - $98,478 - $104,165 per annum. Enquiries Milos Karapandzic 0477 394 738 milos.karapandzic@police.sa.gov.au Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online. Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager. Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application. 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: 10/03/2026 5:00 PM Attachments: ASO6 Portfolio Officer - SAPOL CPMO.pdf RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.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. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the South Australia Police team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Developing coordination support Collaborating with executives Reporting on project status Key Strengths Project management Stakeholder engagement Analytical skills Change management ⚠️ Risk management Training and mentoring A Final Note: This is a role with South Australia Police not with Hatch.
