Job Description

Job reference: req1423

Location: Adelaide CBD

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Applications close: 26/10/2026 9:00 PM

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport plays a vital role connecting people and places in South Australia by managing roads, marine and public transport networks across the State, and builds and maintains the State-owned infrastructure that enables the delivery of essential and important government services to our community.

The Legal, Commercial and Assurance Services Directorate provides expert legal, legislative, commercial and assurance support to the Department, helping ensure compliance with legislative obligations, strengthening commercial capability, and enabling the safe delivery of current and future transport initiatives.

This role leads legislative reform projects, provides expert legislative advice, including assisting the Minister in the passage of legislative amendments through the Parliamentary process, and works with key stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes. We are seeking a collaborative and influential professional with strong analytical capabilities, excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills, capable of identifying creative solutions to resolve complex legislative issues and drive initiatives that align with government and departmental objectives

Educational Qualifications / Licences

• A tertiary qualification in law or other relevant discipline is desirable.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

Special Conditions

• Attendance may be required on Public Holidays and over the Christmas New Year period.
• Attendance may be required at Parliament to assist the passage of legislation.
• A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.
• Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

Remuneration

ASO7 - $116,089 to $125,490 pa + Superannuation

Enquiries

Nada Petrovic

Unit Manager, Legislation

Telephone: 0402 910 080

E-mail: nada.petrovic@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions

Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the role statement.

Our Commitment

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working.

Role Statement Principal Legislation Officer ASO7