portfolio governance officer

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

Job reference: 692000

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

This role offers the opportunity to support South Australia's major infrastructure governance committees by managing sensitive information and ensuring transparent, effective decision-making. It involves collaborating with executives and project teams to meet governance obligations and maintain the Department's project and program management framework in line with strategic objectives.

The position also contributes to business process improvements and change initiatives, requiring a strong understanding of governance and project management principles. With a focus on continuous improvement and ethical practice, this role plays a key part in shaping the success of major infrastructure projects across the state.

About you

You're a proactive and strategic professional with a passion for driving excellence in infrastructure governance. With a proven ability to coordinate and manage high-level Executive Governance Committees, you bring confidence and composure to complex and sensitive matters — always ensuring a professional and positive experience for stakeholders.

Your communication skills — both written and verbal — are a standout strength. You know how to engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, negotiate successful outcomes, and foster strong, collaborative relationships across diverse teams.

You're experienced in supporting the development of robust project management frameworks and documentation, and you thrive in dynamic environments where priorities can shift quickly. Whether working independently or alongside others, you bring clarity, structure, and momentum to every task.

Most importantly, you take ownership, embrace change, and understand the importance of effective risk and change management. This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping major infrastructure projects that will benefit communities across South Australia — all while contributing to a workplace that values safety, inclusivity, and integrity.

Educational Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in project management and/or project governance is desirable but not essential.

Special Conditions

• The successful candidate will be required to provide a National Police Check (NPC) 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

Ongoing appointment

Remuneration

ASO4 $76,561 to $80,256 pa + superannuation

Enquiries

Laura Akula

Manager Portfolio management

Telephone:

Email:

Application Instructions

Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply now' 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 ASO4 Portfolio Governance Officer.

Applications close: 28/08/2025 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.