Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 840795
Location: 5067 - NORWOOD
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 

Take on a role with real impact on how South Australia moves.
As a Traffic Access Engineer, you’ll assess traffic management proposals, analyse impacts to the network, and help ensure the safe, smooth flow of people and goods. You’ll also track meaningful projects, provide valuable technical support, and help maintain the integrity of network millions rely on every day. If you’re driven by purpose, teamwork, and tangible impact, this is where your skills will shine.

About you 

You work collaboratively to deliver quality outcomes and support performance improvement. A clear and tactful communicator, you liaise confidently at all levels. You understand relevant discipline areas, including associated risks and emerging issues. Flexible and adaptable, you adjust easily to changing priorities. With strong analytical skills, you interpret complex information and produce clear, timely advice, reports and correspondence to support effective decision making.

Educational Qualifications /Licences 

• Degree in Engineering or other relevant degree level qualification.
• Current drivers’ licence is essential.

Special Conditions

• A National Police Check (NPC) which is required to employment with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport and is required to be renewed every three years.
• A Department for Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) which is required to 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 one (1) year.

Remuneration

PO1 - $71,046 to $86,729 pa + superannuation

Enquiries

Paul Hurley
Team Leader Network Integrity
Telephone: (08) 7133 3196
Email: paul.hurley@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. 

Role Statement Traffic Access Engineer PO1

Applications close: 26/04/2026 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.