Job Description

Job reference: req1411

Location: Adelaide CBD

Job status: Temporary

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Applications close: 06/10/2026 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 Building Projects Directorate provides end-to-end advisory and project management services to support government agencies in the construction, refurbishment, replacement and demolition of building assets.

This role suits an experienced project management professional who can lead complex building projects, oversee contract administration and risk management, and build effective stakeholder relationships. Success requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, sound judgement and the ability to deliver quality outcomes in a complex environment.

Educational Qualifications / Licences

• Technical or construction related qualification is not essential but preferred; however, proven project management experience in construction industry projects is essential.

Special Conditions

• A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.
• A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to employment with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, which must be renewed every five years before expiry.
• Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

Tenure of Vacancy

Temporary appointment up to two (2) years

Remuneration

ASO7 - $116,089,163 to $125,490 pa + Superannuation

Enquiries

John Jenner

Portfolio Manager

Telephone: (08) 7133 1446

Email: John.Jenner@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 Commitments

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 arrangements for this role.

Role Statement Senior Project Manager ASO7