senior operational risk advisor

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

Job reference: 708457

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.

Public Transport South Australia (PTSA) is committed to providing well-connected and customer-focused services for mass transit movements that can be delivered safely, efficiently, and sustainably. At PTSA, we deliver an improved public transport experience through enhanced communication capabilities, improved network efficiency, and responsiveness to customer demand. We partner with our transport operators to deliver the services that our customers need, when they need them.

The Opportunity

Public Transport South Australia (PTSA) has an opportunity for an experienced Senior Operational Risk Advisor to lead safety risk management across the state's public transport network.

In this key role, you will help ensure our services are delivered safely and efficiently by identifying, analysing and managing public transport operational and functional safety risks - not financial risks typically associated with banking or insurance. You will work closely with leaders and technical teams to strengthen our Safety Management System (SMS), drive continuous improvement and build a strong, risk-aware culture across PTSA.

If you have experience in safety, transport, engineering or other operational environments, and want to make a genuine impact on public safety, we'd like to hear from you.

About you

You are a safety-focused professional with proven experience in functional and safety system management - ideally within transport, infrastructure or other high-risk industries. You bring analytical thinking, sound judgement and a practical understanding of how risks affect day-to-day operations.

You are confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, from engineers to executives, and providing expert advice that supports informed decision-making. Collaborative and proactive, you communicate clearly, influence effectively and help teams manage risk with purpose and confidence.

Licenses

• A current Driver's Licence is essential.

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.

Remuneration

ASO7 - $108,109 to $116,864 pa + superannuation

Tenure of Vacancy

Ongoing

Enquiries

Lee Noble

Systems Safety Engineer

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 Operational Risk Adviser ASO7

Applications close: 18/11/2025 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.