Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Job reference: 694012
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

Security, Emergency and Recovery Management (SERM) provides leadership, advice and guidance for the State's national security and emergency management governance and policy arrangements. SERM also guides the co-ordination and delivery of whole of Government recovery interventions across a disaster event. They support both the immediate operational and the longer-term considerations and consequences of the disaster event through recovery program planning. SERM advises and supports the Premier through the Emergency Management Act 2004, supports the Chief Executive as Chair of the State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC), supports the SEMC in achieving their strategic directions and legislated requirements, is the custodian of the State Emergency Management Plan, represents South Australia on national committees and oversees the SA Government protective security policy.

• Unique opportunity to learn about national security and emergency management.
• Contribute to state and national projects and policy development.
• Be part of a dynamic, small team.

The Senior Project Officers and Principal Policy Officers are responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating projects and providing policy advice related to security and emergency management issues. While Senior Project Officers will have a particular area of focus (National and Protective Security, Emergency Management or Recovery), they may work across each domain from time to time and support the team's operational activities when required.

• The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
• The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Out-of-hours work and interstate travel may be required, and there may be limitations on annual leave during the high risk disaster season.
• This role requires a National Criminal History check.
• These roles requires the ability for the incumbent to secure a National Security Clearance to Secret Level following appointment.
• All SERM staff are required to participate in the State Crisis Centre during exercises and incidents and be on the oncall roster for the State Crisis Centre and State Emergency Centre.
• Multiple roles available at the ASO6 and ASO7 classification levels.

ASO6 - Administrative Services Officer
ASO7 - Administrative Services Officer

ASO6 - $98,478 - $104,165 p.a.
ASO7 - $108,109 - $116,864 p.a.

Up to 12 months

Kirsten-Leigh Barr
Director, Security Emergency Recovery Management
Phone: 0487 041 032
Email: kirstenleigh.barr@sa.gov.au

Applications close: 22/08/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO6__Role_Description__Senior_Project_Officer.pdf
- ASO7__Role_Description__Principal_Policy_Officer.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.