senior redeployment

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

Job reference: 710268

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, 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.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Redeployment / Return to Work Consultant to join our Redeployment team. This role provides specialist advice and case management support to employees impacted by organisational change and/or workplace injury, ensuring fair, compliant, and compassionate transition outcomes.

The position plays a key role in supporting employee wellbeing while meeting organisational and legislative obligations. You will work collaboratively with Workforce Relations, HR Business Partners, and internal and external stakeholders to deliver best practice redeployment and return-to-work services aligned with the organisation's change vision.

About You

You lead with empathy and integrity, guiding people through challenging times with compassion and respect. You're an open communicator who builds trust easily, even when conversations are complex or sensitive. Your calm, confident presence helps others feel heard, supported, and valued.

With a talent for bringing people together, you approach challenges with curiosity and collaboration, using your strong negotiation and problem-solving skills to find practical, positive outcomes. You're the kind of leader who keeps teams connected, focused, and resilient through times of change.

Educational Qualifications/ Licences

• Qualifications in Human Resources, psychology or coaching, and/or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and experience is desirable.

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

• One ongoing position
• One temporary appointment up to 12 months

Remuneration

ASO6 - $98,478 to $104,165 pa + superannuation.

Enquiries

Christel Quick

Manager Redeployment

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 Redeployment Return to Work Consultant ASO6

Applications close: 30/11/2025 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.