Assessment Officer

**Department for Infrastructure and Transport**
**Job reference**: 624132
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. We want every South Australian to easily access the services they want, the transport they rely on and the infrastructure they need. Our work encompasses every part of our State; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community.

For us, it’s personal. We feel it because we live it. We know the projects and services we work on today must deliver for South Australia’s future.

**The Opportunity**
Join our Regulation team and advance the Government’s road safety objectives by contributing to the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of goods, services, and people across the state’s road networks.

The Assessment Officer contributes to meeting the state’s road safety targets by undertaking in field assessments of driving examiners and registered training organisations to ensure the delivery of training and assessment of novice drivers, drivers upgrading to a higher class and the reporting of non-conformance is conducted to the appropriate standards.

The Assessment Officer also delivers training to applicants to become an Authorised Examiner, including upgrades to heavy vehicle classes. In addition, Assessment Officers conduct medical practical driving assessments.

The role also contributes to the development and implementation of strategies for assessment, engagement and monitoring of Motor Driving Instructors and Authorised Examiners.

**About You**
We are looking for a collaborative team-player with proven experience in delivering exceptional customer service, quality management, and risk assessment.
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- Thrive in a team environment, consistently delivering high-quality work with precision and attention to detail.
- Bring excellent communication skills, confidently engaging with staff, service providers, and clients at all levels, resolving conflicts, and fostering successful outcomes.
- Work with mínimal supervision, whether independently or as part of a team, using your initiative and sound judgement to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines.
- Handle customer inquiries with their understanding and knowledge of relevant government programs, policies, and legislation.
- Have experience and expertise as a Motor Driving Instructor or Authorised Examiner, with a background and experience in training delivery.

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

**Educational Qualifications/Licenses**
- Hold a current Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics - Road Transport - Driving Instruction (highly desirable).
- Driver’s Licence (heavy vehicles desirable).
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (highly desirable).

**Special Conditions**
- A National Police Check (NPC) which is required to be renewed every three years.
- A Department for Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

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 12 months

**Remuneration**
ASO4 - $76,561 to $80,256 per annum

**Enquiries**
Andre Simmonds
Manager, Driver Licensing Standards
Telephone: (08) 7133 1926

**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**

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 - Assessment Officer (ASO4)

**Applications close**: 13/10/2024 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.