South Australia Police
Job reference: 846577
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Ongoing full-time vacancy.

Investigation Support Branch operates within SAPOL’s Crime Service and encompasses five Sections, namely Telecommunications Interception Section (TIS), Covert Investigation Section, Technical Support Section, Surveillance Section, and Witness and Covert Support Section.

Telecommunications Interception Section (TIS), within the Investigation Support Branch, provides specialised operational and governance support by coordinating and managing lawful access to telecommunications data, intercepted communications, and surveillance device capabilities. The section oversees applications for Telecommunications Interception Warrants, Stored Communications Warrants, and Surveillance Device Warrants, and facilitates both historical and prospective (real-time) telecommunications data requests, ensuring activities comply with relevant Commonwealth and State legislation.

The Telecommunications Data Coordinator is accountable to the Officer in Charge, TIS and undertakes a range of duties relating to the access, coordination, and management of telecommunications data and metadata. This includes financial management, auditing and reporting on SAPOL activities associated with the acquisition, monitoring, and use of telecommunications interception, call charge records, metadata, and related data types, ensuring compliance with legislative, evidentiary, and governance requirements.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring SAPOL compliance with all auditing and reporting requirements associated with:

• Telecommunications (Interception and Access Act) Act, 1979 [Commonwealth]
• Telecommunications (Interception) Act, 2012 [South Australia]
• Australian Attorney General’s Department
• Australian Communications and Media Authority
• Department of Communications
• Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
• Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman

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 knowledge of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (Cth) and Telecommunications (Interception) Act 2012 (SA), including associated determinations and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislative and technical knowledge to provide sound advice and recommendations that support operational investigations.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear, accurate advice on complex or sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision, prioritise competing tasks, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in the use of information management systems to extract, analyse, and interpret telecommunications or related data.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver client-focused services in a sensitive environment, maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and professional credibility.
• Experience in financial management, including budget monitoring and the use of financial management systems.

Salary

ASO4 - $79,432 - $83,266 per annum.

Enquiries

Michael Cartwright
0881725300
Michael.Cartwright@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: 17/06/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments:
- PID - ASO4 Telecommunications Data Coordinator.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.