Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 845930
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 

The Emergency Management Project Officer supports emergency management outcomes within the Safety, Security, Risk and Emergency Management Directorate. The role delivers timely, cost‑effective, project based services that support planning, preparedness, coordination and implementation activities. Responsibilities include promoting and implementing emergency management strategies, policies and key plans, and their integration across the department. The position also provides expert advice and specialist input into emergency management policies and planning.

About You 

You are a customer focused professional who delivers positive outcomes while working within departmental systems and policies. You operate effectively with limited direction, collaborating across government to provide timely, informed advice on complex issues and manage risk. You bring experience coordinating emergency and risk management initiatives, supported by strong analytical, research and communication skills.

Education Qualifications /Licences 

• An Emergency Management or other relevant qualification is desirable.
• A driver's licence is essential.

Special Conditions 

• This position includes fulfilling an on-call function, rotating with other staff at intervals.
• While on call the appointee must be immediately contactable 24 hours a day, fit to drive, and be available to respond to emergency notifications and/or report to the State Emergency Centre within 60 minutes of receipt of a call or text.
• In the event of an emergency any staff member of the Emergency Management Team may be required to assist in the response to and recovery from an incident under the State Emergency Management Plan.
• This may involve working in the State Emergency Centre, the department’s Command Centre or at an incident management team or similar role. This may potentially include long hours and challenging work 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.
• This role is classified as a position of trust and will be subjected to a satisfactory criminal history record check in line with departmental policies and procedures
•  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

ASO5 - $89,007 to $98,991 pa + superannuation

Enquiries

Nic Smith
Manager Emergency Management
Telephone: (08) 7133 1539
Email: nic.smith@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 Emergency Management Project Officer ASO5

Applications close: 09/06/2026 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.