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**Department for Infrastructure and Transport**
**Job reference**: 685006
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT), we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. 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.

Our Transport Strategy and Planning team leads the coordination of project planning and investment across our marine, road and rail networks. Through the strategic plans and program frameworks we deliver, we’re at the forefront of shaping South Australia.

**The Opportunity**
We currently have two vacancies reporting to the Principal Transport Economist.

The **Senior Transport Economist (ASO7)** is responsible for the identification, analysis, research and evaluation of high-level strategic transport issues with an economic focus, undertaking and critically reviewing a range of complex economic assessments, including cost benefit analyses and financial assessments.

The **Transport Economist (ASO6)** undertakes and reviews a range of complex economic assessments, including cost benefit analyses which support evidence-based decision making and inform business case development.

Both positions play a key role in development and maintenance of economic and financial data, analysis and modelling capacity within the Unit, and provides advice and services to others in the Department on complex economic and financial analysis issues assisting various clients in the development of business cases.

**About You**

Can you demonstrate a high standard of written and verbal communication, with experience producing strategic advice, persuasive reports, and briefings for senior audiences. Your proven ability to present compelling arguments and negotiate effectively, offering practical insights that support policy development and organisational improvement will be well regarded.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to take on either of these exciting opportunities and contribute to the success of our agency, then we invite you to apply.

For further information regarding the roles, please refer to the attached role statements.

**Qualifications/Experience**
**ASO7** - To be eligible for appointment at this classification level, a degree in Economics or other relevant discipline is required.

Intermediate / strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

**ASO6** - To be eligible for appointment at this classification level, tertiary qualifications in Economics, Finance or other relevant discipline is required.

**Special 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.

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

**Remuneration**
ASO6 - $98,478 to $104,165 pa + superannuation
ASO7 - $108,109 to $116,864 pa + superannuation

**Enquiries**
Aaron Bell
Principal Economist
Telephone: (08) 7133 1599

**Application Instructions**
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 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 - Transport Economist (ASO6)
Role Statement - Senior Transport Economist (ASO7)

**Applications close**: 24/07/2025 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.