Join SAPOL on a one-year fixed term vacancy as an IT Project Manager

Your new company
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.

Program Delivery is accountable for the successful delivery of business outcomes from a large portfolio of projects. It contains both project delivery accountability as well as portfolio governance responsibilities to manage quality, risk and budget to optimise outcomes from the portfolio as a whole. SAPOL is undertaking a large complex portfolio of work across a range of areas including core infrastructure, business systems and digital transformation initiatives. This full portfolio has been broken into three sub-portfolios to deliver on the business outcomes.

Your new role
This role offers a unique opportunity to join SAPOL's Cyber Division, where you'll lead the delivery of high-impact projects using cutting-edge technologies across a diverse and dynamic portfolio.

The IT Project Manager has responsibility for one or more assigned projects including leadership and direction to assigned project resources. The role will build strong relationships with SAPOL project sponsors, IS&T subject matter experts and suppliers.

What you'll need to succeed

Significant experience managing IT projects, ideally with infrastructure project delivery experience.

Demonstrated experience in the management of large and complex IT projects, implementing significant business change and IT solutions.

Demonstrated experience in project management including: The management of project schedules, resources and resource plans, project dependencies, scope change, risks, issues, budgets and finances.

Requirements management, change management and defect management.

The implementation of quality assurance processes and subsequent adherence verification

The creation and presentation of project reports and papers to various key stakeholders.

A comprehensive understanding of PRINCE2 or equivalent project management methodologies.

Ability to communicate effectively with people of all levels both verbally and in writing.

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with IS&T operations teams.

Ability to manage resources effectively, provide guidance to staff and work effectively in a team environment to achieve agreed objectives.

Experience in maintaining effective relationships with customers, colleagues, suppliers as well as internal and external stakeholders, including conflict resolution and managing expectations.

Understanding of business process re-engineering, application development methodologies, quality assurance mechanisms and the SDLC including supporting tools and techniques.

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
ASO8 - $121,107 - $125,679 per annum.

Enquiries
John Brake
0472 214 151
[email protected]

Application Instructions
Please click on 'Apply' which will direct you to iworkforSA and further information will be provided on how to apply.

Applications Close: 5:00PM 30/09/2025