The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) employs a variety of people across a diverse range of recreation and sport to meet our vision: Sport, active recreation and racing at the heart of a thriving South Australia.
We are recognised as a respected organisation, delivering high-quality services to support our vision.
We are dedicated to being an employer of choice by fostering an inclusive workplace culture where every team member feels valued, empowered and supported to reach their potential and where staff take pride in contributing to our success.
There are currently vacancies available
Business Unit: Sector Capability and Partnerships
Location: Mile End
Salary Range: $102,171 - $108,071
Duration: Up to 12 months
Classification: ASO600
Role Highlights
- Exciting opportunity 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.
Applications close 06 August 2026, 11:00pm
Business Unit: Sector Capability and Partnerships
Location: Mile End
Salary Range: $89,007 - $98,991
Duration: Up to 12 months
Classification: ASO500
Role Highlights
- Exciting opportunity to expand and deliver a program at a statewide level
- Foster innovation and inclusive practices across the sector
- Flexible work environment within a supportive and collaborative culture
Role Details
The Senior Project Officer, Growing for Gold is responsible for coordinating the statewide implementation, delivery and evaluation of the Growing for Gold project. The role is responsible for planning, developing and delivering this project across metropolitan and regional South Australia, ensuring strong alignment with Government priorities and ORSR's strategic outcomes. This includes fostering innovation and growth within the sector, promoting inclusive practices, building the capability of paid staff and volunteers, and increasing participation in sport and active recreation. The role will establish and maintain effective partnerships with state sporting organisations, state recreation organisations, industry bodies, local government and community organisations to successfully deliver program outcomes at scale. The position also provides expert advice and support across ORSR and contributes to broader strategic initiatives, ensuring the Growing for Gold program integrates with wider participation and sector development priorities.
Applications close 06 August 2026, 11:00 pm
The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing 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.
Internal Applicants
The ORSR is a State Government employer, with some positions only available to Public Sector employees.
Internal vacancies can be found at I Work For SA.
External Applicants
Employment opportunities that are open to the public may be advertised via external media such as SEEK, CareerOne, and Sportspeople. They are also advertised on I Work For SA and on this website under current vacancies.
Overseas Applicants
Please refer to the Department of Home Affairs in relation to gaining approval to work legally in Australia.
The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing celebrates its diverse workforce and values it as a source of strength to achieve our goals and deliver our programs.
To serve our agency, we need to maintain a workforce that represents the diversity of the South Australian community.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all people feel valued, are empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and have equal access to opportunities that help them reach their full potential.
Our commitment is reflected in our Disability Action and Inclusion Plan that outlines our strategy for the following topics and groups:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment
- Disability employment
- Culturally and linguistically diverse
- Young professionals employment
- Mature age employment
- Gender equity
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer+ (LGBTIQ+) inclusion
We also have an Inclusion and Diversity Working Group that listens and responds to the voices of our workforce.
Secondary students wishing to undertake work experience at the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing should submit their request in writing before the end of April each year. All applications will be reviewed early May with the outcomes notified to all applicants shortly thereafter. Work experience placements will be fulfilled between June to December each year.
The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing offers two (2) work experience opportunities for South Australian secondary students each year across the following business areas, for a maximum of three (3) days:
- Strategy and Investment
- Sector Capability
- Infrastructure and Planning
- South Australian Sports Institute
For more information on each area, please refer to the Our Structure section on this website.
Recreation and sport is a popular choice for many students and the demand for work experience is significantly greater than the available opportunities.
Interested secondary students should prepare and Expression of Interest (EOI) including the following information:
- The date of your placement
- Your educational background
- How work experience at ORSR will assist you in determining your career directions
- What areas of recreation and sport you would like to gain work experience in (refer to Our Structure)
- Any other information that demonstrates your desire for a placement at this Office
- Indigenous students and students with a disability are also encouraged to apply
Please send your EOI to the following email: ORSR.HR@sa.gov.au
1300 714 990
ORSR.HR@sa.gov.au
