Project Officer – District Operations

Project Officer – District Operations (Lot Fourteen) is responsible for the provision of high-level project work to support the district’s strategic objectives and priorities.

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier’s priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

On behalf of the state government, the department is leading the management and delivery of Lot Fourteen, a world-class innovation district with a curated, collaborative research and business ecosystem dedicated to driving increased productivity and solving complex global challenges.

Led by the State Lead for Lot Fourteen and South Australia’s Innovation Places, the cross-government project team also has responsibility for implementation of the state’s Innovation Places Leadership Framework and development and delivery of Adelaide City Deal projects including Tarrkarri-Centre for First Nations Cultures, the Innovation Hub and the Australian Defence Technologies Academy.

One of the most exciting economic development projects in Australia, Lot Fourteen is providing a springboard for innovation and bringing together the state’s leading abilities in space, defence, cyber and creative industries with a focus on enabling critical technologies.

Lot Fourteen is currently home to a skilled workforce of more than 1,700 people from more than 150 businesses, attracting some of the world’s most innovative organisations including Amazon Web Services, Salesforce and Cisco.

The district is also home to research and industry powerhouses such as the Australian Space Agency, SmartSat CRC, Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre, the Australian Institute for Machine Learning, Stone and Chalk startup hub and The Circle First Nations Entrepreneur Hub.

• Support the growth of SA’s flagship CBD innovation district.
• Make an impact delivering a variety of exciting projects.
• Be part of a dynamic cross-government project team.

The Project Officer – District Operations is responsible for the provision of high-level project work, and the provision of advice to support the district’s strategic objectives and priorities. The Project Officer will contribute to the planning and delivery of complex projects and will be accountable for the successful achievement of designated project activities and deliverables in relation to ongoing district operations including areas across technology, sustainability, security and arts and culture.

• 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.
• This role requires a National Criminal History check.

ASO6 – Administrative Services Officer

$98,478 – $104,165 p.a.

Up to 36 months

Tina Hill
District Operations Manager
Phone: 0405 569 484
Email: [email protected]Applications close: 25/02/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
– Role Description – Project Officer – District Operations – Lot Fourteen.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.

The lead agency supporting the Premier and Cabinet by developing policy and delivering programs to realise the government’s vision for South Australia, including the management of Lot Fourteen innovation district.