Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 830704
Location: 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
Step into a leadership role where your structural engineering expertise directly shapes the safety, resilience and performance of South Australia's infrastructure. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you'll work on meaningful, high-impact projects, guide best-practice engineering, and provide trusted advice that supports smarter planning and better outcomes for the community. This is your chance to influence major programs, collaborate with industry partners, and bring your professional judgement to work that genuinely makes a difference.
About you
You are someone who brings both technical strength and clear direction to your work. With solid structural engineering experience behind you, you're confident managing complex projects, navigating risks, and keeping things moving. You know how to bring people together, motivate a team, and lift performance. You think analytically, draw on real industry know-how, and enjoy finding practical, innovative solutions that lead to great results.
Educational Qualifications/ Licences
* Degree in Structural Engineering providing eligibility for graduate membership as a Professional Engineer of the Institution of Engineers, Australia.
* Minimum 10 years' experience in the construction industry as a practicing engineer
* Proven project management experience in construction projects is desired.
* Driver Licence is essential.
Special Conditions
* A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment with 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 two (2) years
Remuneration
PO4 - $110,696 to $120,470 pa + superannuation
Enquiries
John Callea
Manager Professional & Advisory Services
Telephone:
Email:
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 Senior Structural Building Projects PO4
Applications close: 27/01/2026 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.