Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 844368
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

PIRSA is seeking two Senior ICT Project Managers to lead complex technology projects across the organisation. You will manage delivery from planning through to execution, working with business leaders, technical teams and vendors to deliver secure, modern ICT outcomes.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Senior ICT Project Manager, you will:

• Lead and deliver complex ICT projects end-to-end
• Manage multiple projects and project teams in a fast-paced environment
• Apply Agile and traditional methods to deliver on time, on budget, and to quality
• Partner with business and ICT stakeholders to define, govern, and deliver outcomes
• Ensure projects deliver clear business value and support a secure, reliable ICT environment

About You

You will bring:

• Strong ICT project delivery experience
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills
• Experience working across business and technical teams
• Sound risk, budget and resource management skills
• Business analysis and problem-solving capability

About Us

South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of its agriculture, food, and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and regional communities.

Benefits

At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.  We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.

Special Conditions

• Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
• Two opportunities up to June 2027.
• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

• Possession of a current driver’s license and willingness to drive.
• Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
• Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations when applying for a role.
• The incumbent will be required to undertake emergency management training and must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.

Remuneration

ASO7 - $112,163 min - $121,246 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Roger Hill
Manager ICT Portfolio and Suppliers
Phone: +61884290107
Email: Roger.Hill@sa.gov.au

Website: www.pir.sa.gov.au

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please see the attached applicant instructions, and outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Project Management and Stakeholder Relationship Management capabilities of the attached role description.

Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2 referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.

Applications close: 28/05/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Application Guidelines.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - ASO7 Senior ICT Project Manager#2.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.