maintenance engineer

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

Job reference: 695589

Location: MURRAY BRIDGE

Job status: Short 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

Are you passionate about keeping South Australia's transport network safe, reliable and running smoothly? This is your chance to make a real difference in your community.

We're looking for motivated problem-solvers who enjoy variety in their work and building strong relationships with contractors, service providers and stakeholders. Whether you're an experienced engineer ready to take on a PO2 Maintenance Engineer role, or you bring strong practical, technical or coordination skills that suit the Technical and General Officer (TGO) pathway, we want to hear from you.

In this role, you'll play a vital part in planning, scoping and scheduling maintenance works, using your local knowledge to contribute to state-wide programs, and ensuring high safety and performance standards are met. You'll also be the go-to person for evaluating contractor performance, coordinating responses to unexpected events, and helping keep our essential infrastructure in top condition.

Join us and you'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, problem-solving and making a tangible impact every day.

About You

You're a practical problem-solver who thrives on variety and enjoys seeing your work make a visible difference in the community. You take pride in building strong working relationships and keeping things running smoothly – even when the unexpected happens.

Whether you apply through the PO2 Maintenance Engineer pathway or the TGO pathway, you will bring:

• Project management experience and a sound understanding of road maintenance or infrastructure, including the issues, risks, trends and directions in the field.

• Experience developing maintenance programs and working closely with contractors to deliver them.

• Knowledge of contractor conformance requirements, performance and operational standards, and safety and environmental plans and specifications.

• An understanding of quality and risk management principles, relevant legislation, and regulations that affect this work.

You're confident working under limited direction, planning and coordinating technical operations, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and making well-informed decisions. Your interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills allow you to give clear, concise advice, negotiate effectively, and resolve conflicts. Above all, you're committed to delivering excellent outcomes for customers, stakeholders and the community.

Qualifications/Experience

PO2:

• A current Drivers licence.

• A recognised degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline providing eligibility for professional accredited is required.

TGO4:

• A current Drivers licence.

• A relevant Diploma or Advanced Diploma or recognised qualification appropriate to the Construction/Engineering Technology Career Group is required. This may include but is not limited to - engineering design/drafting, estimating/specifications, construction and support, road construction and/or maintenance, traffic management and road safety auditing.

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.

• 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 12 months.

Remuneration

PO2 - $88,255 to $97,667 pa + superannuation.

TGO4 - $91,260 to $ 95,413pa + superannuation.

Enquiries

Donna Gray

Maintenance Engineer Lead – Regional South Zone 2

Telephone:

Email:

Application Instructions

Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply now' button.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a Cover Letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached 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 - Maintenance Engineer - Regional_South (PO2)

Role_Statement - Maintenance Technical Officer - Regional_South (TGO4)

Applications close: 14/09/2025 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.