Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 840794
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
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 

Join the North–South Corridor Program Delivery Office (NSC PDO) in a pivotal leadership role that strengthens the business and operational foundations of one of South Australia’s most significant infrastructure programs.

As Divisional Manager, you’ll lead strategic day-to-day divisional operations and workforce performance across this high profile infrastructure initiative. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll enhance decision making, lift operational efficiency and manage shifting priorities delivering meaningful impact on this state‑significant program.

About you 

You are a confident, strategic people leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-profile environments where judgement, discretion, and delivery matter. You bring strong experience in a similar environment, with hands on operational leadership, understanding how to turn complex, sensitive issues into clear advice and practical next steps.

With strong HR leadership, governance expertise and the ability to analyse sensitive issues confidentially, you excel in fast paced, politically sensitive environments. You leverage data and business systems to drive improvement, manage competing priorities and lead high performing teams to deliver complex infrastructure program outcomes.

Educational Qualifications / Licences 

• A current drivers Licence 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.
• 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 to five (1 to 5) years.

Remuneration
ASO8 - $125,649 to $130,392 pa + superannuation.

Enquiries
Stephan Tan
Director Business & Governance
Telephone: 0432 205 162
Email: stephan.tan2@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 Divisional Manager ASO8

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.