South Australia Police
Job reference: 845803
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Term full-time vacancy up to 24 months.

The Senior Facilities and Accommodation Officer is responsible for delivering efficient and effective facilities management activities and oversight of minor works at assigned SAPOL facilities, for continuous improvement in the delivery of facility management services, including a focus on Soft FM services which includes ensuring close supervision and management of cleaning, hygiene, pest control, grounds and waste management contracts for high performance across a range of different locations, as well as ensuring annual periodical cleaning is effectively managed and accurately logged, monitored and completed in a timely manner.

The role is responsible to work effectively in a dynamic and collaborative Facility Management Unit (FMU) within Physical Assets Services Branch (PASB), for management and oversight of a range of facilities across SAPOL’s statewide asset portfolio and for the delivery of facility management services to ensure that the portfolio is maintained to an optimum level in support of Policing Operations and business continuity.

Key activities include conducting safety reviews/audits, accommodation space management (room usage analysis), the efficient and effective facility operations including responding to breakdown and preventative maintenance works requests managed through the Across Government Facilities Management Arrangement (AGFMA) and other tasks as assigned to support Unit deliverables. Other responsibilities include card access management, system programming changes and reporting of facilities management service support activities across various sites.

PASB is comprised of seven units: Capital Projects Unit, Major Projects Unit, Strategic Infrastructure & Assets Unit, Contracts Impounds & Armoury Unit, Strategic Operations: Fleet & Property, Facilities Management Unit, and Business Management Unit. A 'one team' mind set is driven by leadership at all levels with PASB focused on achieving SAPOL’s Vision and Key Strategy to allows us to realise the full potential of our workforce and ensure service excellence. To achieve this, members adopt a problem solving, responsive and informative approach.

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.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in successfully delivering facilities management services across a complex property portfolio of multiple sites.
• High quality verbal and written communication skills, proven ability to present clear, logical and concise oral reports and written communications, briefings, reports and sound, high level advice to stakeholders, senior management and Executive with accurate information and data.
• Ability to maintain positive and professional interactions within a diverse unit and branch, and with people at all levels of an organisation, with a high-quality customer service focus that includes professional communication to all levels of management and personnel and responding appropriately to the needs of customers and client groups, building and sustaining positive and effective professional working relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial or residential facility / asset management and accurate usage and maintenance of support systems /databases, and knowledge of procurement processes as they relate to the provision of facility management services.
• Demonstrated experience and effective skills in negotiation and conflict resolution, including successfully negotiating with contractors, service suppliers and customers with a focus on value for money.
• Demonstrated experience in effective soft services management including cleaning & hygiene services, regular performance measurement and contract management to ensure high performing outputs.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to interpret financial and asset related data, building floorplans and lease contract documents, and the ability to propose practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously under limited supervision, and collaboratively as a member of a multi-skilled team ensuring positive and professional interactions, whilst demonstrating advanced time management and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to display flexibility, adaptability and versatility of approach in order to meet changing requirements and to provide support to others in an environment of change, with ability to establish priorities across a diverse range of tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in the operation of Microsoft software applications, database systems and in the preparation of reports, submissions, budgeting and financial management processing.

Salary

ASO5 - $89,007 - $98,991 per annum.

Enquiries

Paul Shannahan
0487876711
paul.shannahan@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: 07/07/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments:
- PID - ASO5 Senior Facilities and Accommodation Officer.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.