Job description
About the Role
A South Australian Government department is seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer (ASO6) to support a major Finance Reform Program currently underway across government.
The program is delivering the implementation of a new contemporary Oracle Financial Management System (FMS), replacing a legacy system that has been in place for several decades. This reform will fundamentally change the way finance services are delivered across in‑scope agencies and involves significant system, process and change activities.
Reporting to the Deployment Manager, the Senior Project Officer will play a critical role in coordinating deployment activities, supporting stakeholder engagement, managing schedules and actions, preparing materials, and ensuring project activities are delivered in a structured and timely way.
Key Responsibilities
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application via Seek
Applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted directly by a DFP consultant to discuss the role and next steps in the selection process.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
A South Australian Government department is seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer (ASO6) to support a major Finance Reform Program currently underway across government.
The program is delivering the implementation of a new contemporary Oracle Financial Management System (FMS), replacing a legacy system that has been in place for several decades. This reform will fundamentally change the way finance services are delivered across in‑scope agencies and involves significant system, process and change activities.
Reporting to the Deployment Manager, the Senior Project Officer will play a critical role in coordinating deployment activities, supporting stakeholder engagement, managing schedules and actions, preparing materials, and ensuring project activities are delivered in a structured and timely way.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Deployment Manager with planning, coordination and delivery of deployment activities
- Prepare and coordinate workshops, deployment materials and related documentation
- Track project schedules, actions, risks and issues, escalating where required
- Liaise with a broad range of stakeholders, including finance, ICT and operational teams
- Coordinate status updates and reporting to support governance and decision‑making
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation in line with legislative and policy requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement and effective project delivery practices
- Demonstrated experience supporting projects and programs in a project officer or senior project officer capacity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders
- Proven experience in organising, prioritising and managing competing deadlines
- Experience collecting, analysing and presenting information for reporting purposes
- Working knowledge of project management methodologies
- Highly developed skills across the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic, change‑driven environment
- Experience supporting large‑scale or complex technology or system implementation projects
- Exposure to finance processes or financial management systems
- Experience using Jira or similar project tracking tools
- This is a full‑time temporary contract through to 30 June 2026, with an ASAP start
- Adelaide CBD location
- Candidates must be eligible to work in Australia and able to obtain a National Police Clearance
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application via Seek
Applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted directly by a DFP consultant to discuss the role and next steps in the selection process.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
