Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 835296
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
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 
As the TRUMPS Program Manager, you’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of system enhancements and new initiatives that make a real difference to how people work.

You’ll manage the full project lifecycle — from planning and prioritising enhancement requests through to delivery — working closely with stakeholders and project teams to keep things moving, on track and aligned with organisational priorities. Along the way, you’ll balance competing demands, coordinate resources and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

In this role, you’ll also lead and support project teams, proactively manage risks and issues, and drive continuous improvement. Your work will directly enhance system capability and user experience, delivering practical, high-quality outcomes that add real value to the business.

About You 

You are a solution focussed Project Manager, experienced in delivering system enhancements and uplifting capability.  You bring technical expertise along with strong leadership, communication and a risk management focus.

You will have experience in the following areas:

• Proficient in project Management tools such as JIRA and a working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban and waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Experience using dashboards and reporting tools to track scope, schedule budget and risk.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, system dependencies and architecture diagrams.

Educational Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Project Management, Information Technology, Business or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

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 in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every five years.
• Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.
  

Tenure of Vacancy
Ongoing

Remuneration
ASO8 - $121,107 to $125,679 pa + superannuation

Enquiries
Naomi Riach
Senior Manager TRUMPS Programs and Projects
Telephone: 0426 504 527
Email: naomi.riach@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 TRUMPS Program Manager ASO8

Applications close: 06/03/2026 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.