Strategic Project Lead

Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Job reference: 572335
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About the Department
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They are committed to providing personal advice and services, and more importantly, don't see what they do as "just a job". They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.
About the Business - Security, Emergency and Recovery Management
Security, Emergency and Recovery Management provides authoritative policy advice on issues of interest to the Premier and to Cabinet, and leads whole of government initiatives related to national and protective security, emergency management and recovery. The team works with the Commonwealth and other jurisdictions on key national policies and strategies, and drives the public sectors policy response to significant state emergencies and leads state level recovery.
Role Highlights

• Contribute to state and national projects and policy development
• Unique opportunity to learn about national security, emergency and recovery
• Be part of a dynamic, small team

Role Details
The Strategic Project Lead is responsible for developing a strategic risk profile for South Australia's emergency management environment and for developing an associated implementation strategy. In line with delivery of this project, the Strategic Project Lead is responsible for providing authoritative advice on relevant emergency management issues to the State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC), Chief Executive, Premier and Cabinet, leading whole of government initiatives, supporting executive committees, and leading a small team which contributes to the broader security and emergency management outcomes for the State. The Strategic Project Lead supports the objectives of the SEMC and Emergency Management Cabinet Committee and provides leadership and operational support during events.
Special Conditions

• The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
• The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some work outside of normal hours may be required.
• Some interstate travel involving overnight absences may be required.
• There may be limitations on annual leave during the high-risk disaster season.
• This role requires a National Criminal History check.
• This role requires a Security Clearance (including Baseline, Negative Vetting Level 1, Negative Vetting Level 2, Positive Vetting).
• Applications from those wishing to work less than fulltime hours will be considered, subject to the team requirements.
• All SERM staff are required to participate in the State Crisis Centre during exercises and incidents and be on the on-call roster for the State Crisis Centre, Recovery and State Emergency Centre.

Classification
ASO8 - Administrative Services Officer
Salary Range
$119,317 - $123,822 p.a.
Duration
Up to 12 months
Enquiries to
Sandy Morey
Strategic Project Lead
Phone: 0447 394 933
Email: alexander.morey@sa.gov.au
Applications close: 26/01/2024 11:00 PM
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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.