Director, Legal, Commercial and Assurance Services

3 days ago

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 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:

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Applications can be submitted online through IWorkforSA, using the following link:

Director, Legal, Commercial and Assurance Services

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.

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:
20/10/2025 5:00 PM

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