Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 710573
Location: KESWICK
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Classification: PO4
Salary Range: $110,696 - $120,470 + Superannuation
Duration: Ongoing
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Friday 5th December 2025
About the Opportunity
The Team Leader – Engineering Team leads a team of professional officers responsible for the assessment and approval of plant and plant design registrations, and for enforcing compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) and associated regulations. The role ensures that engineering decisions support safe work environments and uphold regulatory standards.
The Team Leader is responsible for the performance and development of individuals within the team and the management of the daily operational activities of the team members to ensure KPIs are achieved. The Team Leader will also be required to carry a small case load.
About the Business
SafeWork SA is a business unit within Attorney-General's Department and is responsible for providing work, health and safety, public safety, and state-based industrial relations services across South Australia. As a regulator, our Investigators and Inspectors ensure work, health and safety, and public safety standards are met, and appropriate action is taken when breaches of laws are detected. We also help people better understand their work health and safety responsibilities.
Our values are:
* Professionalism
* Respect
* Integrity
* Service
For more information about the Attorney-General's Department and also SafeWork SA, please visit and
Special Conditions for Employment
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, or related discipline) and eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia.
Additional Notes
You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.
For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Andrew Plummer, A/Manager Technical Services on
Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.
The Attorney-General's Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website
Applications close: 05/12/2025 11:30 PM