Principal Planner

**Department for Infrastructure and Transport**
**Job reference**: 652303
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport delivers expert planning policy, efficient transport, and valuable social and economic infrastructure to the South Australian community that enhances the lifestyles of South Australians every day.

We are responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transformative transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city’s public transport network. Our work encompasses every part of our State; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community. We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.

**The Opportunity**
The Principal Planner - Asset Strategy provides high-level expertise in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the department’s Asset Management system. Working closely with key stakeholders, the role ensures that asset management solutions align with departmental priorities and international standards. Key responsibilities include leading innovative strategies, evaluating and improving asset management practices, and managing risk. The Principal Planner will drive change initiatives, prepare reports for senior stakeholders, and contribute to the department’s strategic asset management plan while leveraging emerging technologies to enhance asset management practices.

**About You**
You are a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in delivering asset management advice and services that align with organisational priorities. You bring strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and a keen eye for innovative solutions.

Your strengths will include:

- Extensive experience in providing customer-focused, strategic asset management advice.
- Skilled in working under broad direction to set goals, standards, and priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present to senior audiences and technical staff.
- Strong knowledge of strategic asset management, including national initiatives and emerging trends.
- Advanced problem-solving abilities, including the development of innovative solutions based on complex data analysis.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to take on this opportunity and contribute to the success of our agency, we want to hear from you.

**Qualifications/Experience**
For appointment to the role at the PO4 classification level, a degree in Engineering providing eligibility for membership as a Professional Engineer of the Institution of Engineers, Australia is required, or a Tertiary qualification in Planning.

For appointment to the role at the ASO7 classification level, tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management, Commerce, Business, or other relevant discipline will be highly regarded.

**Special Conditions**

Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

**Remuneration**
PO4 - $110,696 to $120,470 pa + superannuation.
ASO7 - $108,109 to $116,864 pa + superannuation.

**Enquiries**
Heath Newberry
Manager, Transport and Asset Strategy
Telephone: (08) 7133 2027

**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 attached role statement.

**Our Commitment**

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 - Principal Planner Asset Strategy (PO4)
Role Statement - Principal Planner Asset Strategy (ASO7)

**Applications close**: 24/02/2025 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.