Project Support Officer

South Australian State Emergency Service
Job reference: 856852
Location: 5035 - KESWICK
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and enjoy supporting the delivery of important projects and initiatives?
• Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your coordination, administration and stakeholder skills help make a real difference?

The South Australia State Emergency Service (SA SES) is seeking a motivated and professional Project Support Officer to join our Infrastructure and Assets team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that support the provision, maintenance and management of infrastructure, assets and equipment relied upon by staff and volunteers across South Australia.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager, Infrastructure and Assets, you will provide project coordination and administrative support across a range of infrastructure, asset and procurement activities. You will play an important role in supporting project delivery, maintaining accurate records and asset information, coordinating governance processes and ensuring stakeholders receive responsive and professional support.

Working closely with staff, volunteers, suppliers, government agencies and other stakeholders, you will help ensure critical business processes are delivered efficiently and effectively to support organisational capability and operational readiness.

The core responsibilities of this role will include, but are not limited to:

• providing project coordination and administrative support to assist the successful delivery of infrastructure and asset initiatives
• supporting procurement activities and contract administration, ensuring compliance with SA SES and government procurement requirements
• maintaining asset and equipment records, including asset registers, audits and inventory management processes
• coordinating governance and business support activities, including meeting administration, agenda preparation, minutes and action tracking, and
• delivering responsive stakeholder support and service, while maintaining accurate records and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:

• values alignment: you will naturally embody our core values and be committed to achieving outcomes that advance our mission and support our volunteers and communities
• project coordination and administrative experience: you will have experience providing high-quality administrative and project support, coordinating activities, maintaining records and managing competing priorities
• strong organisation and attention to detail: you will be highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and produce accurate work within agreed timeframes, and
• effective communication and stakeholder engagement: you will have well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive working relationships while providing professional and customer-focused support to a diverse range of stakeholders.

About us

The SA SES is a volunteer-based emergency assistance and rescue organisation providing vital support to the South Australian community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
 
Each year, SA SES responds to thousands of calls for assistance, helping to save lives and protect property across the state. Our 1800 volunteers, based in 69 units across South Australia, are supported by a dedicated team of staff committed to the same mission: minimising the loss of life, injuries and damage from emergencies and natural disasters.
 
Our vision is to be a reliable and trusted volunteer-based organisation building safe and resilient communities. We are guided by our core values of service, professionalism, trust, respect, collaboration, honesty, courage and sustainability.

At SA SES, we take pride in serving with integrity, working together to find solutions and striving for excellence in all we do for the safety and resilience of all South Australians.

We celebrate diversity across our business and recognise the significant benefits offered through a wide range of views, perspectives and experiences. Fostering a workforce, of both paid staff and volunteers, which is rich in knowledge, skills and life and work experiences supports us in delivering on our corporate objectives.

Why us?

• we offer purpose-driven work that supports the preparedness and safety of the South Australian community,
• we offer an inclusive and diverse workforce that values the contributions and unique perspectives of all,
• we offer access to professional development and the opportunity to grow your skills while making an impact, and
• we are a supportive team of passionate and motivated people.

Operational duties

As an emergency assistance and rescue service, our people undertake duties across our routine business functions, as well as participating in operational duties during event activations. This provides a unique opportunity to not only use the skills and knowledge you have in your daily occupation, but also to develop tactical skills while being part of the emergency response.

Operational duties may be rostered across mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Staff who are rostered on operational duties are remunerated appropriately and in accordance with the relevant industrial instruments.

How to Apply

Before applying, please review the Application Guidelines and Role Description.
Your application must include:

1. a letter of no more than two pages which outlines your suitability for the role as outlined in the Application Guidelines included with this advertisement.
2. and a current CV which includes the details of at least two recent referees, one of which being a current line manager, and
3. a completed and signed Pre-Employment Declaration form.

Applications that do not follow these instructions may not be considered.

Enquiries about the role can be directed to Andrea Geytenbeek, Manager, Infrastructure and Assets on 0428 699 227 or via Andrea.Geytenbeek@eso.sa.gov.au.  

Remuneration

ASO3 - $74,095 - $78,694

Applications close: 18/09/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Recruitment - Project Support Officer - Application Guidelines - July 2026.pdf
- Role Description - Project Support Officer - ASO3.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.