Aso6 Project Officer

Description:

Department of State Development
Job reference: 660794
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About us:

The Department of State Development is working to shape South Australia’s future by driving economic growth. Our role is to ensure that South Australia capitalises on the opportunities before us, to ensure that we are well-positioned to take advantage of the state’s significant economic opportunities.

As a newly created agency in 2024, we continue to drive our state forward and we want you to join us on this journey. Working at DSD will provide you with an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of some of the government’s major economic initiatives, and importantly, make a lasting positive difference and contribute to the prosperity of our state.

We take pride in being an employer of choice and providing a work environment that is vibrant and rewarding for people of all levels.

Help us shape our state’s economic future and position South Australia on the national and global stage.

For more information about our agency, please visit:

Department of State Development | statedevelopment.sa.gov.au

About the role:

Within Invest SA, the South Australian Health Consortium Project is a multi-stakeholder collaboration between industry, government and academia to establish a world-first community-led approach to enabling healthcare innovation. As the Project Officer, you will directly support the delivery of two critical phases of consultation and planning for the project. The role will be responsible for providing administrative and project support services to the Health Consortium Project Director, ensure effective stakeholder participation and manage practical requirements.

You will also support the Health Consortium Project Management Team across several interrelated project work streams, bringing together contributions from a wide range of subject matter experts, stakeholders and working groups. You will ensure project scheduling, alignment and collaboration is maintained and progressed in a timely manner.

More specifically, you will:

• Schedule meetings, organise workshops and visitor programs to support the Project Director, the Project Management Team and Project Delivery Working Group
• Manage practical arrangements for the project, working with senior industry and government executives, their offices, subject matter experts, as well as a wide range of stakeholders.
• Deliver project and workstream administration, including documentation, reports, contracts, analysis, agenda, minutes, budgets and briefings
• Understand and respond to stakeholder priorities and concerns, and work with the Project Director to manage planning and delivery activities

Key Competencies:

To apply and succeed in the role, you will be able to demonstrate experience in and an understanding of:

• Project management practices, including administrative processes.
• Coordinating projects including planning, monitoring, identifying risks, developing contingencies, estimating costs, consulting and communicating with stakeholders and undertaking procurement activities.
• High level administrative and executive support and coordinating government decision making protocols and processes.
• Establishing effective working relationships, including coordinating and influencing others to achieve time critical work to meet objectives.

You will also have:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, including exceptional grammar and proofreading skills
• The ability to build effective relationships and networks to achieve shared objectives.
• The ability to work under limited direction, either independently or as a member of a team, determine priorities, and set and meet deadlines.

Remuneration:

Competitive salary $98,478 to $104,165 pa plus superannuation

Benefits:

Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• A variety of leave arrangements.
• Contemporary office space with end-of-trip facilities
• Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Access to great customised training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Essential : Nil
• Desirable : project management, information management; public sector administration and/or relevant industry experience

Special Conditions:

• The role will be offered as a full-time (37.5 hours per week), 6-month contract position.
• A Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) will be required prior to employment.

Enquiries:

For confidential enquiries or further information about the role, please contact Stuart Davis, Business Development Manager, Critical Technologies via Stuart.Davis@sa.gov.au

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA website.

Applicants are required to submit the following:

• Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies (2 pages max)
• Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max)
• Prepare 2 referees (at least one should be current or recent line manager), to be provided on request.
• Pre-employment Declaration Form – find the attachment on the job advert.

Applications close: 09/04/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO6 Role Description Project Officer Health Consortium - March 25.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.