What it does: The South Australian Public Sector is the State's largest workforce.
Size and presence: More than 100,000 people
The Government of South Australia story
We are also the largest employer in the state - employing more than 100,000 people from a range of backgrounds and vocations, from entry-level to mid-career and leadership professionals as well as graduates, apprentices and trainees. The contribution we make can be seen every day, in our schools and hospitals, our environment and the justice system, emergency services and public transport.
Recruitment process
The recruitment process may include:
- An assessment of your application
- An interview
- Referee checks
- Screening checks
- Psychometric testing
- Assessment centres
- Presentations or written exercises.
Career prospects
As the largest employer in the state, the South Australian public sector offers exceptional career opportunities in a variety of areas. Within your area of expertise, you can move between roles, across agencies or even locations. The good news is, should you decide to expand your horizons in another state government agency, your leave entitlements go with you. There are also training opportunities to help you achieve your aspirations.
We offer career opportunities in the following areas:
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration, Business and Management
- Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
- Allied Health and related health services
- Arts and Culture
- Audit and Risk Management
- Commerce and Insurance
- Communication, Engagement, Media and Marketing
- Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
- Customer service, Call centre
- Education, Teaching and Training
- Emergency Services and Emergency Management
- Environment, Conservation and Water
- Executive
- Graduate, Apprenticeship, Traineeship
- Housing and Accommodation
- Human Resources and Work Health and Safety
- Information/Communication Technology
- Information and Library Services
- International and Trade
- Legal and estate services
- Maintenance and Facilities
- Medical
- Nursing/Midwifery
- Parliament, Cabinet and Ministerial Liaison
- Police, Corrections and Security
- Policy
- Procurement, Grants and Contract Management
- Project and Program Management
- Property Management/Maintenance
- Regulation and Compliance
- Research and Data Analysis
- School and Preschool Teachers
- School and Preschool Leadership
- School and Preschool Support Staff
- Science, Engineering, Technical
- Sport and Recreation
- Trades, maintenance and services
- Transport and Logistics
- Tourism, Hospitality and Catering
- Workplace Relations.
Benefits
- Salary Packaging - paying for things with your before-tax salary
- Super SA offers SA Public Sector employees the choice of two great ways to grow their super by making salary sacrifices or after-tax contributions.
- Depending on which industry you are employed within, as a public sector employee you could salary package some or all of the following:
- A motor vehicle for private use including running costs (fuel, registration and insurance)
- Professional memberships and subscriptions (including union fees)
- Work-related electronic devices (laptops and iPads)
- Self-education expenses
- Additional superannuation contributions
- Living expenses, mortgage or rent payments for eligible employees working within the Health and Legal Services areas.