Project Engineer/Project Manager

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
OpportunityWe are seeking motivated
and skilled professionals for multiple roles in our transport
infrastructure team, offering a unique dual call opportunity (PO2
Project Engineer / PO3 Project Manager).
This is your chance to
contribute to the planning, delivery, and management of essential
transport projects across South Australia.
PO2 Project
Engineer: Focus on delivering assigned projects to time, cost, and
quality standards.
Duties include site investigations, preparing
project documentation, liaising with stakeholders, managing risks,
and supervising works through to handover.
This role offers
hands-on technical experience and the opportunity to grow your
project delivery expertise.
PO3 Project Manager: Lead and coordinate multiple projects,
providing professional leadership, mentoring, and supervision to
project teams.
Duties include oversight of contract management,
evaluation of tenders, reporting, governance compliance, and
strategic decision-making across workstreams.
This role suits
experienced professionals ready to take on broader project
responsibility and lead teams.
Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders,
both roles offer the chance to deliver meaningful infrastructure
outcomes while developing your career in a dynamic
environment.
About
youYou are a motivated and
adaptable professional with a strong background in transport
infrastructure project delivery.
You bring excellent collaboration
skills, working effectively with internal teams, stakeholders, and
contractors to achieve high-quality outcomes and support continuous
improvement.
For PO2
Project Engineers, you are hands-on and technically focused,
confident in managing individual projects from initiation through
to handover.
You plan and prioritise work effectively, apply
contemporary discipline knowledge, analyse complex information, and
implement practical solutions while supporting colleagues and
mentoring where needed.
For PO3 Project Managers, you bring leadership and strategic
oversight, coordinating multiple projects, managing resources, and
providing professional guidance to teams.
You are experienced in
negotiating and resolving complex issues, overseeing contracts and
reporting, and delivering projects that align with departmental
priorities.
Your strong analytical and research skills enable you
to provide specialist advice, develop clear recommendations, and
drive continuous improvement.
Across both levels, you communicate clearly and professionally,
thrive under pressure, and bring initiative and sound judgment to
support timely, informed decisions.
You are committed to delivering
value for South Australia's transport network and to growing
your career within a dynamic and high-performing
team.
Educational Qualifications /
Licenses A Degree in Engineering providing eligibility for graduate membership as a Professional Engineer of the Institution of Engineers, Australia.
A Current driver's licence 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.
Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.
Tenure of
VacancyTemporary appointment of
up to 12 months, with the possibility of conversion to ongoing.
Multiple Position Available - three (3) PO2 and two (2) PO3
positions RemunerationPO2
$88,255 to $97,667 pa + SuperannuationPO3 $101,285 to
$107,078pa + Superannuation