senior engagement officer

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

Job reference: 699340

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

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're looking for a passionate Senior Engagement Officer to join our Engagement team and play a key role in shaping how communities and stakeholders contribute to major projects across South Australia.

In this role, you'll lead the development and delivery of integrated engagement plans, providing senior advice on often complex and sensitive matters. You'll work closely with business units to ensure projects are informed by meaningful community and stakeholder input, while identifying opportunities, risks, and solutions to guide decision-making.

As a trusted advisor, you'll manage engagement activity across multiple projects and, at times, lead external consultant resources to deliver outcomes. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning, with opportunities to grow your skills while making a real impact.

About You

Strategic communicator – You are a strategic thinker who can develop and deliver integrated stakeholder engagement strategies for diverse audiences, using clear and tailored messaging.

Insightful problem solver – You bring strong research and analytical skills to evaluate complex information, identify opportunities and risks, and provide expert, evidence-based advice. You handle sensitive information with tact, diplomacy and discretion.

Results driven – You have exceptional project planning and time management skills, able to juggle multiple priorities while delivering engagement activities that create impact, support decision-making, and build trust with stakeholders.

Influential collaborator – You are skilled in navigating sensitive negotiations, building strong relationships, and influencing outcomes. Your interpersonal skills help you foster credibility, trust, and confidence with internal teams, external stakeholders, and strategic networks.

If this sounds like you, and you're ready to make a real impact in shaping engagement across South Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

Educational Qualifications / Licenses

• International Association for Public Participation and/or relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working in community engagement is essential.

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.
• A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to employment which must be renewed every five years before expiry.
• Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required

Tenure of Vacancy

Temporary appointment up to two (2) years.

Remuneration

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

Enquiries

Jeanette Koukourou

Manager Engagement

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.

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.

Role Statement Senior Engagement Officer ASO6

Applications close: 02/10/2025 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.