Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - MILE END
Job status:
Short Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
About us
The Office for Recreation, Sport
and Racing (ORSR) is the lead South Australian Government
agency for sport, active recreation and racing. ORSR supports
sport and recreation organisations, local government, and the
community by providing leadership and support through the
development and delivery of funding, policy, programs,
infrastructure planning and management, and high-performance
pathways.
The ORSR offices are located at the South Australian Sports
Institute on the fringe of the Adelaide CBD at Mile End. Check
out the video below for a look behind the scenes at our
state-of-the-art facilities.

For more information about our agency, please visit:
Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing |
orsr.sa.gov.au
About the Division - Sector Capability and
Partnerships
The Sector Capability and Partnerships
division takes a strategic and integrated approach to
developing and delivering sport and active recreation
initiatives that promote diversity, equity and sustainability.
The division focuses on supporting the sport, recreation and
racing sector to create inclusive and welcoming environments
that encourage lifelong participation, helping to build and
sustain a proud, active, and connected community.
Role Highlights
Exciting chance to expand and deliver programs at a
statewide level
Strengthen connections between ORSR, regional SA and local
government
Flexible work environment within a supportive and




collaborative culture
Role Details
The Principal Project Officer,
Regional Support is responsible for leading the delivery and
evaluation of strategic initiatives, projects and partnerships
aligned with Government and ORSR priorities. The role has a
strong regional focus and is responsible for strengthening
connections between ORSR, regional South Australia and local
government. This includes coordinating and providing oversight
of ORSR initiatives across regional communities, supporting
equitable access to sport and recreation opportunities, and
fostering effective stakeholder engagement. Working closely
with local government, state sporting organisations, recreation
bodies, community organisations and other government agencies,
the Principal Project Officer identifies opportunities to build
sector capability, increase participation in sport and active
recreation, strengthen community outcomes and address emerging
regional needs. The role is responsible for delivering targeted
place-based initiatives, managing funding for regional sport
and recreation projects and overseeing sport and recreation
regional officers located across South Australia. The Principal




Project Officer also provides leadership across the Agency,
working collaboratively with other divisions and key
stakeholders to ensure regional perspectives inform policy,
program design and service delivery. The role actively
represents and advocates for the sport and recreation portfolio
across government, ensuring the needs, challenges and
opportunities of regional South Australia are understood and
reflected in coordinated government responses.
Special Conditions
The Incumbent will be required to participate in the
Agency's Performance Management Program.
The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this
remuneration level or equivalent.
Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
Some interstate travel involving overnight absences will be
required.
This role requires a working with children check.
Essential
Tertiary qualification in Sport and Recreation Management,
Project Management, Community Engagement or other relevant
field.
Classification
ASO6 - Administrative
Services Officer
Salary Range
$105,747 - $111,854 p.a
Duration
Up to 12 months
Enquiries to
Bridget Senyszyn - Manager,
Projects and Partnerships
Phone: ************
Email: ******
Applications close:
06/08/2026 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- Role Statement - Principal Project Officer Regional Support (ASO6).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.

📌 Principal Project Officer, Regional Support (Adelaide)
🏢 Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing
📍 Adelaide