Job Description
Full job description
South Australia Police
Job reference: 674461
Location: 5037 - NETLEY
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Ongoing fulltime vacancy
The SAPOL Armoury provides a whole of SAPOL service delivery function through the timely acquisition, servicing, and repair of all SAPOL firearms (pistols and long-arms), ammunition (excluding STAR Group), Electronic Control Devices (ECD’s) and consumables. The SAPOL Armoury maintains supplies and evaluates firearms and ECD’s for departmental use and ensures an efficient service is maintained. The Armoury also receives, processes and subsequently destroys firearms subject to surrender or destruction.
The Armourer reports to the Senior Armourer and is accountable to the Manager of Armoury Services for the timely and effective maintenance, supply and evaluation of SAPOL firearms, Electronic Control Devices (ECD’s), ammunition and associated equipment controlled by the Section to ensure the efficient provision of these to SAPOL personnel. The incumbent services and repairs SAPOL firearms and ECD’s to ensure their safe, accurate and reliable operation, issues firearms to SAPOL members in accordance with relevant General Orders and approvals and provides technical advice on related issues.
The SAPOL Armoury sits within the Contracts, Impound and Armoury Unit of the Physical Assets Services Branch (PASB). PASB operates in a dynamic environment across seven areas: Capital Projects Unit, Major Projects Unit, Strategic Infrastructure & Assets Unit, Contracts, Impound and Armoury Unit, Strategic Operations: Fleet & Property, Facilities Management Unit, and Business Management Unit. A 'one team' mindset driven by leadership at all levels, that is focused on achieving our Vision and Key Strategy allows us to realise the full potential of our workforce and ensures service excellence. To achieve this, members adopt a problem solving, informative approach.
Special Conditions
The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage program.
Requirements
Completed apprenticeship in Gunsmithing or equivalent relevant trade qualifications, including Fitter Armourer (Armed Forces), Fitter & Turner with firearms courses, or Toolmaker/Machinist with firearms courses.
Salary
WMF5 - $1,758.26- $1,7+5.88 per week.
Enquiries
Aren Aboughattas
Aren.Aboughattas@police.sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager.
Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF20++ Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.
South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Applications close: 1+/06/2026 5:00 PM
South Australia Police
Job reference: 674461
Location: 5037 - NETLEY
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Ongoing fulltime vacancy
The SAPOL Armoury provides a whole of SAPOL service delivery function through the timely acquisition, servicing, and repair of all SAPOL firearms (pistols and long-arms), ammunition (excluding STAR Group), Electronic Control Devices (ECD’s) and consumables. The SAPOL Armoury maintains supplies and evaluates firearms and ECD’s for departmental use and ensures an efficient service is maintained. The Armoury also receives, processes and subsequently destroys firearms subject to surrender or destruction.
The Armourer reports to the Senior Armourer and is accountable to the Manager of Armoury Services for the timely and effective maintenance, supply and evaluation of SAPOL firearms, Electronic Control Devices (ECD’s), ammunition and associated equipment controlled by the Section to ensure the efficient provision of these to SAPOL personnel. The incumbent services and repairs SAPOL firearms and ECD’s to ensure their safe, accurate and reliable operation, issues firearms to SAPOL members in accordance with relevant General Orders and approvals and provides technical advice on related issues.
The SAPOL Armoury sits within the Contracts, Impound and Armoury Unit of the Physical Assets Services Branch (PASB). PASB operates in a dynamic environment across seven areas: Capital Projects Unit, Major Projects Unit, Strategic Infrastructure & Assets Unit, Contracts, Impound and Armoury Unit, Strategic Operations: Fleet & Property, Facilities Management Unit, and Business Management Unit. A 'one team' mindset driven by leadership at all levels, that is focused on achieving our Vision and Key Strategy allows us to realise the full potential of our workforce and ensures service excellence. To achieve this, members adopt a problem solving, informative approach.
Special Conditions
The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage program.
Requirements
Completed apprenticeship in Gunsmithing or equivalent relevant trade qualifications, including Fitter Armourer (Armed Forces), Fitter & Turner with firearms courses, or Toolmaker/Machinist with firearms courses.
Salary
WMF5 - $1,758.26- $1,7+5.88 per week.
Enquiries
Aren Aboughattas
Aren.Aboughattas@police.sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager.
Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF20++ Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.
South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Applications close: 1+/06/2026 5:00 PM
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The ARMOURER position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Netley Marsh offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
