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: $74,095 - $78,694
Duration: Up to 24 months
Classification: ASO3

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 Project Support Officer, Growing for Gold is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to assist with the statewide implementation, delivery and evaluation of the South Australian Government's election commitment, Growing for Gold. The role supports the Project Lead in the planning, coordination and delivery of Growing for Gold across metropolitan and regional South Australia, ensuring alignment with SA Government priorities and ORSR strategic objectives. This includes supporting sector growth and innovation, promoting inclusive practices, building the capability of paid staff and volunteers, and increasing participation in sport and active recreation. The position also contributes to broader agency priorities and initiatives by liaising with and supporting state sporting organisations, state recreation organisations, industry bodies, local government, and other government and community stakeholders.

View Role Description and how to apply

Applications close 08 October 2026, 11:00pm

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

For further information contact Human Resources

Phone icon 1300 714 990
Email icon ORSR.HR@sa.gov.au