Government Examiner

7 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Department for Infrastructure and Transport Full time $76,561 - $80,256 per year

Job reference: 703458

Location: Adelaide CBD

Job status: Temporary appointments up to 24 months with possibility of ongoing (more than one role)

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

OPS4 $76,561 to $80,256 pa + superannuationAt the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. We want every South Australian to easily access the services they want, the transport they rely on and the infrastructure they need. Our work encompasses every part of our State; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community.

For us, it's personal. We feel it because we live it. We know the projects and services we work on today must deliver for South Australia's future.

The Opportunity

Join our Driver Licensing Standards team and help improve road safety across South Australia.

As a Government Examiner, you'll carry out practical driving assessments for licence applicants, including motor driving instructors and heavy vehicle drivers. You'll work within legislative rules and standards set by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, ensuring all assessments are fair, professional, and focused on safety.

You'll also help develop strategies for assessments, engage with instructors and examiners, and support safe driving practices in the community.

About YouWe're looking for a professional with strong communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to handle diverse customer interactions in safety-critical environments.

You'll have experience in delivering training or conducting assessments in driving instruction or related areas. You can give clear instructions and feedback, make fair and consistent decisions, and manage applicants with professionalism  -- even in challenging situations.

You're adaptable, reliable, and work well independently or as part of a team. Most importantly, you're committed to road safety, integrity, and ethical practice.

If this sounds like you, we'd love for you to apply and help make a real difference in our community.

Educational Qualifications/Licenses

  • Hold a current Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics  - Road Transport  - Driving Instruction (highly desirable).
  • Driver's Licence (must meet Qualified Supervising Driver standard; heavy vehicles desirable).
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (highly desirable).

Special Conditions

  • A National Police Check (NPC) which is required to employment with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport and is required to be renewed every three years.
  • A Department for Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) which is required to 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.

Enquiries

Kelvin McInerney

Team Leader Assessments

Telephone:

Email:

Application InstructionsApplications 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.

Applications close: 26/10/2025 9:00 PM

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