Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 839073
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long 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 

Join our Driver Licensing Standards team through this recruitment pool and help improve road safety across South Australia. Government Examiners conduct practical driving assessments for licence applicants, including motor driving instructors and heavy vehicle drivers, ensuring fair, safe, and impartial testing. The role supports licensing integrity, engages with instructors and authorised examiners, and may include medical driving assessments and training future heavy vehicle examiners. Contribute to safer driving across the community.

About you 

You’re a clear communicator with strong judgement, able to work independently or in a team while managing high workloads with accuracy and professionalism. You provide clear instructions, constructive feedback, and handle diverse or challenging customer interactions with respect. You deliver fair, consistent competency assessments and adapt well to changing procedures. With integrity, ethical conduct, and a commitment to road safety, you’re ready to support safe driving outcomes across the community.

Educational Qualifications / Licences  

• Hold a current Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics – Road Transport – Driving Instruction (highly desirable).
• Driver’s Licence (must meet Qualified Supervising Driver standard, heavy vehicles desirable)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (highly desirable).

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

Multiple opportunities are available through this recruitment pool, with temporary appointments of up to two (2) years.

Remuneration

 OPS4 - $79,432 to $83,266 pa + superannuation

Enquiries
Kelvin McInerney
Team Leader Assessments
Telephone: (08) 7133 1922
Email: Kelvin.McInerney@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 Government Examiner OPS4

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.