South Australia Police

Job reference: 843071

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Ongoing fulltime vacancy

SAPOL's People, Culture and Wellbeing provides a holistic approach to the future development of our people and the organisation. Through strategic leadership and direction, People, Culture and Wellbeing will ensure our employees are skilled and supported to deliver a more efficient and effective service to the community. This will be achieved by increasing support to the frontline, ensuring the right people are in the right roles, developing talent pools and pipelines, delivering programs and strategies to foster highly effective leaders as well as providing collaborative business partnerships. Recognising that the capability of our workforce is dependent on the physical and mental health of all its members, People, Culture and Wellbeing will deliver programs which provide an all-inclusive approach and promote every aspect of health and wellbeing.

The Academy and Learning Branch supports frontline policing and corporate operations of SAPOL through the provision of high-quality training and education for SAPOL employees at all stages of their career.

The Manager, Business Operations is responsible for providing strategic advice and administrative support for administrative and financial operations within Academy and Learning. The position is required to manage budgets, resources (human, physical, financial), ICT, procurement, records and audits.

The Manager, Business Operations will be required to contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic and business plans, coordinate audit and risk management requirements and assist the Officer in Charge to achieve corporate objectives.

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.

Salary

ASO5 - $89,007 - $98,991 per annum.

Enquiries

Kurt Newcombe

8207 6600

Kurt.Newcombe@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: 26/05/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments:

ASO5 Manager, Business Operations - PID.pdf
RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.pdf
ASO5 Manager, Business Operations - PID.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.

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