Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 850631
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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 Opportunity 
The Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator leads customer and stakeholder engagement to support effective delivery of road asset management and maintenance services across the North and Outback. Reporting to the Manager, Regional North & Outback, the role builds collaborative relationships, coordinates correspondence and enquiries, provides strategic advice, and oversees a small team delivering administrative support to the zone.

About you 
You are an experienced engagement professional with highly developed communication and writing skills, able to provide clear, audience appropriate advice. You build strong relationships, resolve issues and negotiate positive outcomes across diverse stakeholders. You work collaboratively to remove barriers, lead change and manage risk, and operate effectively under broad direction to plan, prioritise and deliver outcomes within deadlines.

Educational Qualifications / Licences   

•  A Current Drivers Licences is essential

Special Conditions

• This Role is Located in Port Augusta.
• 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.

Tenure of Vacancy
Temporary appointment up to 12 months

Remuneration
ASO6 - $102,171 to $108,071 pa + superannuation

Enquiries
Kelsey Pyman
Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator Regional North & Outback
Telephone: (08) 7133 2596
Email: kelsey.pyman@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.

Role Statement Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator Regional North Outback ASO6

Applications close: 20/07/2026 9:00 PM

Flexibility Statement
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.