Where would you really like to be?
The SA Public Sector is the state’s biggest employer with offices all over the state. Our job description is to create working environments that offer the kind of variety and flexibility that encourages personal growth and the growth of the state.
South Australian Government Departments
Click on the department links below for more information on the areas you’d like to be.
Environment & Heritage is responsible for environment policy, biodiversity conservation, heritage conservation, environmental sustainability and animal welfare, and is a custodian of information and knowledge about the State’s environment.
Families & Communities has a broad mandate to work with those in need who, through circumstance, may be poor, vulnerable, at risk of harm or isolated and disconnected. It means working together, and with others, to connect individuals, families and communities to choices and opportunities
Transport, Energy & Infrastructure has diverse responsibilities in relation to the transport system and services, energy policy regulation, and infrastructure planning for South Australia
Education & Children’s Services is dedicated to engaging every child and student so that they achieve the highest possible level of their learning and well-being, through quality care and teaching. The organisation is committed to supporting and enhancing public education and care in South Australia
Further Education, Employment, Science & Technology contributes to the development of a skilled workforce in South Australia, to assist individuals to maximise their workforce potential and to build our education and training capability. This includes the provision of high quality vocational education through the network of TAFESA campuses. DFEEST is also the lead agency for Science and Technology development in South Australia.
Health is committed to ensuring the sound health and wellbeing of all South Australians. It is responsible for setting directions, policies, planning and monitoring performance of our State’s public health, hospital and community based health services
Justice’s vision is for South Australia to be a safe, fair and just place to live, work, visit and conduct business. The Department is the coordinating entity for the provision of justice services to the community and Government of South Australia
Primary Industries & Resources SA is a key government agency whose mission is to foster the growth and development of innovative and internationally competitive industries that support environmental sustainability and contribute to the prosperity of regional communities
Premier & Cabinet’s mission is to support the Premier as the head of government and contribute to the economic, cultural and environmental development of the State in a socially inclusive manner, consistent with South Australia’s Strategic Plan
Trade & Economic Development is the South Australian Government’s key agency for economic and industry development policy. Its primary role is to contribute to ongoing economic growth and wealth creation in South Australia.
Treasury & Finance provides economic, policy and financial advice to the Government, manages the whole of Government financial management processes, including preparation of the State Budget, and provides finance-related services across Government. The Department of Treasury and Finance coordinates the recruitment of graduates in finance, economics, accounting and commerce for a number of SA Government agencies. Graduates holding qualifications in any one of these fields are encouraged to apply for a position on the Department of Treasury and Finance Graduate Development Program by clicking here.
Water, Land & Biodiversity Conservation is the lead agency at the State level for the policy, management and administration of the State's water and land resources, including Biodiversity Conservation.
Career streams can help us open the right doors for you.
There’s a huge variety of jobs in the South Australian Public Sector. So we’ve grouped them together into streams. You can choose any stream that suits you. So when you apply make sure you let us know the stream(s) you want to work in. Here's the streams and the relevant qualification types:
- Generalist
- Any qualifications.
- Engineering
- Engineering related qualifications.
- Environmental
- Natural Resource Management, GIS or other Environment qualifications.
- Finance
- Accounting, Economics, or Finance related qualifications.
- Information Technology
- Computer Science or IT related qualifications.
- People
- Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Social work or Psychology related qualifications.
- Design or Architecture
- Design or Architecture related qualifications.
- Maths or Science
- Maths or Science related qualifications.
Where will graduate vacancies exist?
Metro, Regional or Rural areas. So when you apply make sure to specify where you want to work. |