Lead Consultant Aboriginal Participation

Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference: 853781
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for a Lead Consultant Aboriginal Participation to join The Office of the Industry Advocate at The Department of Treasury & Finance until January 2028.

Remuneration:  ASO7 – Salary Range ($116,089 - $125,490 p.a.).

About the opportunity:

The Lead Consultant Aboriginal Participation reports to the Deputy Industry Advocate. The role has a statewide remit and influences government procurement activity by providing specialist Aboriginal participation advice across public authorities, suppliers and sector stakeholders. It supports consistent application of the South Australian Industry Participation Policy (SAIPP) and SAIPP Procedural Guidelines and helps shape procurement approaches that improve Aboriginal economic participation outcomes across South Australian Government funded activity. 

About you:

The Lead Consultant Aboriginal Participation delivers specialist consultancy services that directly support the South Australian Aboriginal Business sector to access supply chain opportunities and build the sector capability and capacity to participate in government funded procurements, directly and indirectly.

The role aims to improve the level of awareness of the functions and responsibilities associated with the SAIPP, SAIPP Procedural Guidelines, Industry Advocate Act 2017, and the OIA, as they relate to Aboriginal economic participation.

To be successful you will:

• Demonstrate strategic thinking with the ability to analyse complex issues and provide high-level advice to inform decision-making and drive program outcomes
• Demonstrate ability to exercise independent judgement and make sound decisions in complex, sensitive and high-impact procurement and policy environments, including determining appropriate courses of action with limited direction. 
• Show proven experience planning, managing and delivering complex work programs and projects, including evaluating outcomes and engaging industry and government stakeholders to achieve critical objectives
• Have highly developed stakeholder engagement, consultation, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across government, industry, SMEs, and senior executive levels.

About us

• At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.
• We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.
• Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and embrace diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.
• The Office of the Industry Advocate (OIA) supports the Industry Advocate, a Statutory Officer, in fulfilling the functions outlined in the Industry Advocate Act. The OIA plays a key role in ensuring the effective implementation of the SAIPP and the associated SAIPP Procedural Guidelines.
• The SAIPP aims to generate both direct and indirect economic benefits for the State through government procurement and grant processes. It supports broader government goals such as local job creation, Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) participation in government contracts, Aboriginal employment, innovation, social and environmental outcomes, and the promotion of apprenticeships and training opportunities.

For more information about the Office of the Industry Advocate, please visit: www.industryadvocate.sa.gov.au

What we offer

• Flexible working options
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted gym membership
• Supportive career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Be Well Program

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Brooke Fleming, Senior Consultant
Tel: 08 8429 0***
email: ***************@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.

Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration.

The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

Applications close: 19/08/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- ASO7_Lead Consultant Aboriginal Participation_July 2026_1.0F (A9356559) (002).pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.