director, legal, commercial and assurance services

2 weeks ago


Adelaide SA, Australia Department for Infrastructure and Transport, South Australia Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

Job reference: 704389

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport plays a vital role connecting people and places in South Australia by delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city's public transport network.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, People and Corporate Services, this executive will provide critical high-level advice to the Chief Executive and Executive Directors across the Department, leading, guiding and directing the team in the proactive management of complex matters and any emerging issues. The Director will work with key external stakeholders and with colleagues from across the Department to support the delivery of our target outcomes whilst dealing with legal aspects appropriately.

The Director will have relevant tertiary qualifications in law or a related field, will have high level legal analytical and research skills, be commercially astute and have strong interpersonal skills.

If you are a passionate, collaborative and dynamic leader with relevant experience, a proven track record of successfully supporting delivery of outcomes and demonstrated resilience in a changing environment, we want to hear from you.

For further information about this role, please contact Mr Graeme Jackson on or via email

Tenure of Vacancy

Temporary appointment up to 12 months

Application Instructions

Applications can be submitted via email to:

Applicants are required to submit an application of no more than two pages and a curriculum vitae demonstrating their suitability for the role. In addition applicants are required to complete Pre-Employment Declaration with their application for employment.

Our Commitment

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employerand is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department,planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcomeand encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages includingAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and otherdiversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approachbrings 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.

Applications close: 20/10/2025 5:00 PM



  • Adelaide, South Australia Department for Infrastructure and Transport Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    The Department for Infrastructure and Transport plays a vital role connecting people and places in South Australia by delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city's public transport network.Reporting directly to the Executive...

  • Legal Advisor

    1 week ago


    Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT Full time

    **Department for Infrastructure and Transport** **Job reference**: 687632 **Location**: 5000 - 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...

  • Commercial Director

    2 weeks ago


    Adelaide, South Australia KBR, Inc. Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year

    About KBRAt KBR, we design, deliver and project manage some of the largest and most complex projects in Australia. Our industry focus spans across Transport Infrastructure, Water and Utilities, Defence Infrastructure, Energy & Resources and Sustainable Solutions. Whether its designing new water treatment plants, managing capital delivery programs or...


  • Adelaide, South Australia Rehlko Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Why Work at ClarkeWe have met today's energy needs while planning for tomorrow's for over 100 years. Beginning with the first modern generator, the Rehlko Automatic Power & Light, launched in 1920, Rehlko has been an innovative leader in energy resilience. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and...


  • Adelaide, Australia SA Government -SOUTH AUSTRALIA POLICE Full time

    **South Australia Police** **Job reference**: 675241 **Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE **Job status**: Long Term Contract **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone South Australia Police (SAPOL) is an innovative and inclusive agency committed to delivering high-quality policing services. Focussed on ensuring a safe and peaceful environment, SAPOL upholds the law,...


  • Adelaide, South Australia SA Health Full time $150,000 - $250,000 per year

    Job no: 916645Work type: Full timeLocation: Adelaide CBDCategories: Executive, Procurement and Supply Chain and Contract Management, Policy, Project and Program Management Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate and Infrastructure – New Women's and Children's Hospital ProjectClassification: SAES Level 1 – Full Time / Term Contract (Temporary...


  • Adelaide, South Australia Vardon Legal Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Vardon Legal is a highly regarded boutique firm with an impressive local, national and international client base. We provide a wide range of litigation and dispute resolution services in both general and complex commercial matters.We are looking for a litigation lawyer (1-3 years PQE) to join our team.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to...


  • Adelaide, South Australia Clarke Energy Australia Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

    Clarke Energy is one of the fastest growing power generating companies in the South Pacific and specialises in gas engine power stations and combined heat and power technology. This dynamic business with global reach and a local focus, provides customer focused solutions ranging from the supply of an engine, through to turn-key installation of multi-engine...


  • Adelaide, South Australia Camatta Lempens Lawyers Full time

    About the role Camatta Lempens Lawyers' are seeking motivated and experienced Litigation, Commercial, Estates and Probate Lawyers to join our legal team in Adelaide, South Australia. These are full-time roles but can be made flexible for the prefect candidate. There is an opportunity to work on a wide range of complex legal matters within these practice...


  • Adelaide Region SA, Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Full time

    Executive Level 1 - Adelaide, SA - $115,996 - $128,200 **About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations** We enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces - supporting individuals and our nation to prosper. **The Role** Reporting to the Director,...