Manager Projects
Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 838358 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone About the Department for Correctional Services The 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. Duties Reporting to the Director, Strategic Policy, Projects and Partnerships (SPPP), this position is responsible for the provision of high-level leadership and program management of the Department's complex projects, including agency priorities, Departmental reforms, and various strategic, legislative, and operational projects. The Manager, Strategic Projects will ensure high profile and sensitive projects are successfully delivered and internal and external stakeholders are appropriately engaged through project delivery. This position is also responsible for overseeing the project lifecycle of projects delivered by SPPP Project Managers. They will provide clear, values-based leadership and people management, building capability through coaching, performance management and professional development. The Manager, Strategic Projects will also have a strong understanding of policy development and social and criminal justice legislative reforms. The Manager, Strategic Projects will possess strong written and verbal communication skills. The role will be responsible for delivering high-quality briefings, research, analysis, and other reports as required. Special Conditions
Requirements Essential: Tertiary qualifications in project management; a recognised project and/or program management methodology, e.g. PRINCE2, PMBOK, 3 PM or MSP; Remuneration ASO8 ($125,649 - $130,392 p.a.) Enquiries Ms Isabella Dow Director, Strategic Policy, Projects and Partnerships (08) 82269032 Isabella.dow3@sa.gov.au Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA. Please note: Applicants that do not address the selection criteria may be disadvantaged during the shortlisting process. Applicants are required to attach additional information addressing the specific criteria outlined in the Advice to Applicants. 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 Information 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. Applications close: 14/04/2026 11:00 PM Attachments: - 20260227 JPS Manager Strategic Projects ASO8 signed.pdf - Advice to Applicants Specific Criteria.pdf - DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.2 - April 2025 (Fillable).pdf Flexibility Statement
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