Job and Person Specification
Title of Role:
Project Manager
Remuneration Level: ASO8
Business Unit:
Projects and Information
Technology
Type of Appointment:
Division:
Policy, Projects and Technology
Position Number: TBA
Contract 1-5 years
Job and Person Specification Approval
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Primary Purpose
The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of the Forensic Laboratory Information
Management System (LIMS) Implementation initiative for the Attorney-General’s Department (AGD).
Managing a multi-disciplinary team, the Project Manager will focus on achieving quality business outcomes
through understanding requirements, influencing solutions and business improvements, managing
complex ICT issues and delivering on time and budget expectations.
The Project Manager will also be required to lead other large scale initiatives necessary to meet the
strategic and operational needs of the department and to ensure the successful delivery of high quality
business outcomes.
Reporting Relationships
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Director, Projects and Information Technology
Key Relationships/Interactions
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Projects and Information Technology Team
Forensic Science SA (FSSA)
Executives and employees across the AGD
Criminal Justice Sector organisations
Other Government agencies
Key Challenges
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Assist drive the project across multiple complex disciplines, including project management, information
technology, change management, finance and people strategy.
Special Conditions
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Some out of hours work may be required at periods of high demand.
Occasional interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
AGD Conditions
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Participation in annual performance review and development.
Actively participate in all mandatory training requirements.
Abide by the standards in the Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector (the Code).
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory.
Flexible Working Arrangement Options
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Flexitime arrangements are available in this role.
Responsibilities
This Job and Person Specification provides an indication of the type of duties you will be engaged to
perform. You may be lawfully directed to perform any duties that a person with your qualifications, skills
and abilities would reasonably be expected to perform. The Project Manager is responsible for:
Key
Specified Duties
Responsibilities
Performance
Indicator/Measurement
Project
Management
 Manage all aspects of specified projects
including initiation, development,
implementation and evaluation.
 Take responsibility for project progress,
issues and outcomes, communicating to
management in a timely manner.
 Initiate and manage actions to rectify
variations from agreed project plans.
 Proactively manage project scope to ensure
successful project delivery.
 Develop and implement project schedules.
 Lead risk management processes.
 Develop and maintain project management
plans and associated documentation
including forecasting and reporting.
 Present written and oral briefings to senior
management.
 Develop and manage project budgets and
expenditure.
 Manage contracts with suppliers to achieve
key performance indicators and agreed
targets.
 Determine quality requirements and develop
quality management plans.
 Projects completed on time and
within approved budgets.
 Risks and issues identified and
managed for projects in
accordance with policy and
process.
 Appropriate project documentation
developed and maintained
throughout projects.
 Project plans and reports provided
as required.
 Budgets developed and managed
as required
 Projects finalised and closed in
accordance with departmental
procedures.
 Quality assurance requirements
developed and documented.
Team Management
 Manage work objectives and outcomes.
 Establish and monitor workloads and
priorities.
 Provide appropriate supervision and
guidance.
 Project staff are assisted and
encouraged to maintain and
improve project performance.
 Performance development carried
out as required.
Procurement
 Determine procurement requirements and
manage procurement processes.
 Conduct negotiations with preferred
respondents.
 Manage payments against contracts.
 Procurement processes managed
according to departmental policy
and frameworks.
Communication
and Relationship
Building
 Establish and maintain open and effective
working relationships with management and
project stakeholders to ensure projects are
coordinated and milestones are achieved.
 Manage stakeholder expectations.
 Represent the project as required on
relevant governance forums and
committees.
 Stakeholders consulted where
appropriate with regard to delivery
of project outcomes.
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 Responsible and accountable for adhering to
the requirements of the WHS Act 2012;
relevant WHS Regulations 2012; the Equal
Opportunity Act 1984; the PS Act 2009; the
Code of Ethics for Public Sector employees;
the principles of diversity; and the
Department’s policies and procedures;
 Keep accurate and complete records of
business activities in accordance with the
State Records Act 1997.
Compliance
 Active participation and
contribution in responsible and
safe work practices.
 Abides by the Acts, Regulations,
Policies and Procedures relevant
to employees of the Department;
 Documents and correspondence
filed according to States Records
Act, 1997.
Technical Expertise
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience relevant to the role
Technical
Expertise
(Essential)
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Technical
Expertise
(Desirable)
Successful experience in the delivery of major projects or business initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and with integrity in a high pressure environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with industry and Government to deliver project outcomes.
Significant experience in developing relationships and facilitating processes that advance
the delivery of effective, timely business solutions in complex business environments.
Strong planning and organisation skills with a proven ability to maintain a clear focus on
business outcomes and work under broad direction.
Experience in overseeing and managing of financial elements of projects including
reporting and budget maintenance.
Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation, consultation and the ability to influence
and gain cooperation.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills in particular the demonstrated
ability to provide sound advice and prepare written reports and briefings.
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage competing priorities, multiple stakeholders,
unplanned change and tight timeframes.
 Appropriate tertiary or post graduate qualification in a business related field.
 Knowledge of government processes and proven ability to deliver timely, high quality
outcomes within government frameworks.
 Knowledge of ICT principles and use within a large diverse organisation.
 Knowledge and understanding of the operations of public sector human resource practices
and procedures.
Behavioural Capabilities
Descriptors below detail the behavioural capabilities required for performance in the Senior
Project Officer. Key behaviours for this role are listed with the critical behaviours highlighted in
bold. These behaviours have been drawn from a larger number of relevant behaviours in
AGD’s Performance Matrix. This broader group of behaviours are applicable to your ongoing
success in the role.
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Category and
level
Strategic Focus
(Tactical)
Results
Orientation
(Strategic)
Service Delivery
Excellence
(Tactical)
Relationship
Management
(Tactical)
Professional
approach and
drive
(Tactical)
Behaviours
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Actively promotes Departmental and project goals and strategic direction.
Translates strategies and goals into achievable plans.
Ensures work goals are linked to the bigger picture.
Adopts and manages a balanced approach to risk aversion and risk taking.
Considers the broader political environment and context when decision making.
Sets aside time to engage in forward planning for his/her area of responsibility.
Drives effective change.
Promotes creative and innovative thinking.
 Brings together concepts and ideas into clear strategies and translates them into concrete
implementation plans.
 Creates a shared sense of purpose towards achieving goals.
 Holds self and others accountable for quality, timely and cost effective results.
 Makes well informed, effective and timely decisions even when information is
incomplete and ambiguous.
 Makes complex decisions that require a high degree of judgement.
 Monitors performance and drives continuous improvement.
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Identifies trends, potential problems and opportunities and incorporates into plans.
Identifies and manages capability and expertise of the workgroup to achieve outcomes.
Promotes and ensures a strong focus on internal and external customer service.
Effectively manages and coordinates resources for optimal outcomes.
Promotes a culture of financial responsibility, accountability and awareness.
Effectively manages their own, individual and team performance and contribute to the
business unit.
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Represents the agency and public sector effectively in public and government forums.
Effectively identifies, manages and resolves conflict.
Maintains awareness of the political context and acts accordingly.
Develops effective working relationships and internal and external networks.
Appropriately identifies and collaborates with relevant stakeholders.
Shares information and knowledge.
Tailors approach and communication style to suit the situation and audience.
Identifies opportunities to negotiate for improved outcomes.
Actively listens and communicates in a clear and concise manner.
Works collaboratively with team and stakeholders.
 Builds a culture of respect and high ethical standards.
 Demonstrates and promotes professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with
sensitive issues.
 Willing to put own views forward and challenges opposing views in a respectful
manner.
 Identifies and considers risk in decision making.
 Remains positive and recovers quickly from setbacks.
 Promotes adaptability in dealing with change.
 Promotes a high standard of wellbeing for self and others.
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