South Australia Police
Job reference: 841665
Location: 5037 - NETLEY
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Ongoing full-time vacancy.

PASB is comprised of seven units: Capital Projects Unit, Major Projects Unit, Strategic Infrastructure & Assets Unit, Contracts, Impound & Armoury Unit, Strategic Operations: Fleet & Property, Facilities Management Unit, and Business Management Unit. A 'one team' mind-set driven by leadership at all levels, that is focused on achieving our Vision and Key Strategy allows us to realise the full potential of our workforce and ensures service excellence. To achieve this, members adopt a problem solving, informative approach.
    
The Vehicle Inspection Officer is accountable to the Fleet Quality Assurance Supervisor, Fleet Operations for undertaking the inspection of commissioned and decommissioned motor vehicles to ensure that vehicles and associated equipment and fittings are in a safe operational condition, and that the work performed is in accordance with SAPOL’s requirements under the Vehicle Commissioning and Decommissioning Contract.  
        
This role actively liaises with the contractor and SAPOL personnel/managers and provide verbal and written reports as appropriate.  Oversees a program of maintenance on selected SAPOL motor vehicles and undertake and assists with research and development activities.  Assists with the upgrading of SAPOL’s technical specifications and undertake other inspection duties within the Branch as required.
        
This is a key role responsible for achieving professional and high quality outcomes for SAPOL fleet across a statewide portfolio, in a dynamic working environment, ensuring a high level of customer service and timeliness is provided and maintained.

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
Must have a current unencumbered Car Class Driver’s Licence and pass a police driving test prior to appointment.  In addition, the incumbent should be able to drive using a manual gearbox and have or be willing and able to obtain a light truck licence (Class:  LT) within the minimum time allowed by legislation.

Salary
OPS3 - $71,589 - $76,033 per annum.

Enquiries
Damon O'Connor
(08) 8226 8018
damon.oconnor@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: 05/05/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments:
- OPS3 Vehicle Inspection Officer - April 2026.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.