Careers

The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) serves South Australia by endeavouring to meet the state’s current and future needs in planning, transport and infrastructure.

In line with South Australia’s Strategic Plan, the department is responsible for leading work on specific targets relating to infrastructure development, improved road safety and increased use of public transport.

Current jobs available at the department are listed on this page or through the links provided below.

All applicants not working in the South Australian Public Sector need to complete and return an Employment Declaration with their application for employment. 

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Construction and Maintenance Worker CMW5


Vacancy No: T3091/2012
Temporary for 2 years

The Construction and Maintenance Worker is responsible for the operation of a range of maintenance activities associated with road/bridge construction and maintenance.

Closing Date: 5:00 pm on 25 May 2012

Salary: $847.60 1st Incremennt - $857.60 2nd Increment

Enquiries to: Mr Craig Stinear, Maintenance Supervisor, telephone (08) 8625 2152, email craig.stinear@sa.gov.au

Applications to: HR Customer Support, Level 14, 77 Grenfell Street (GPO Box 1533), Adelaide SA, 5001, telephone (08) 8343 2600 , email DPTI.apply@sa.gov.au

 

Role Statement
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply


Overhead Maintenance Team Leader


Vacancy No: 3081/2012
Ongoing Role

The Overhead Maintenance Team Leader is responsible for the provision of technical leadership and trade skill support of complex electrical equipment and Management and leadership of the Traction Power Maintenance Team.

Closing Date: 5:00 pm on 25 May 2012

Salary: OPS6 $69,994 to $73,959 + Superannuation

Enquiries and Application to: Human Resources, telephone 8218 2398 , email PTSDApply@sa.gov.au

 

Role Statement
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply


Assistant Train Operations Manager


Vacancy No: 3096/2012
Ongoing Role

The Assistant Train Operations Manager provides professional leadership and direction in the formulation, implementation, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of quality safety systems/process and procedures, within the Public Transport Services Quality Management system framework, as applied to rail operations. The Assistant Train Operations Manager contributes to the management of train operational employees.

Closing Date: 5:00 pm on 25 May 2012

Salary: ASO7 $84,430 to $91,649 + Superannuation

Enquiries and Applications to: Human Resources, telephone 8218 2398 , email PTSDApply@sa.gov.au  

Role Statement
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply


Senior Systems Support Officer


Vacancy No: T3052/2012
Tempory for 12 months

The Senior Systems Support Officer is responsible for the provision of specialist consultancy services in relation to the development and use of information and information technologies which assist with the achievement of Departmental operational goals. This role is also responsible for managing and coordinating the provision and support of specific transport information applications to meet customer and corporate requirements.

Closing Date: 5:00 pm on 25 May 2012

Salary: ASO6 $76,487 to $81,178 + Superannuation

Enquiries to: Mr Fab Graziano, A/Spatial Systems Manager, telephone (08) 8343 2122, email Fab.Graziano@sa.gov.au

Applications to: HR Customer Support, Level 14, 77 Grenfell Street (GPO Box 1533), Adelaide, SA, 5001, telephone (08) 8343 2600 , email DPTI.apply@sa.gov.au

 

Role Statement
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply


Senior Project Officer


Vacancy No: 3088/2012
Ongoing Role

The Project Officer is responsible for delivering high level and complex legislative and associated policy advice and consultancy, including the development of innovative implementation and post implementation strategies for new legislation, at both state and national level.

Closing Date: 5:00 pm on 25 May 2012

Salary: ASO6 $76,487 to $81,178 + Superannuation
ASO7$84,430 to $91,649 + Superannuation

Enquiries to: Ms Andrea Pearce, Manager, Legislation Policy and Services, telephone (08) 8204 8829, email Andrea.Pearce@sa.gov.au

Applications to: HR Customer Support, Level 14, 77 Grenfell Street (GPO Box 1533), Adelaide, SA, 5001, telephone (08) 8343 2600 , email DPTI.apply@sa.gov.au

 

Role Statement ASO6
Role Statement ASO7
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply


Bookings Officer


Vacancy No: T2229/2012
Temporary for 5 months
More than one position

The Bookings Officer is responsible for primarily providing telephone booking service for vehicle inspections and providing an efficient and effective service to clients in regard to the vehicle inspection booking process. The role is also responsible for ensuring that processing and receipting activities associated with client service delivery comply with financial and audit guidelines and operational support to the Vehicle Inspection Program.

Closing Date: 5:00 pm on 25 May 2012

Salary: ASO2 $44,479 to $48,143 + Superannuation

Enquiries to: Ms Joanne Roberts, Coordinator vehicle Inspections, telephone (08) 8348 9680

Applications to: HR Customer Support, Level 14, 77 Grenfell Street (GPO Box 1533), Adelaide, SA, 5001, telephone (08) 8343 2600 , email DPTI.apply@sa.gov.au

 

Role Statement
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply


Project Officer, Rolling Stock


Vacancy No: C2941/2012
Contract Appointment for 18 months

The Project Officer is responsible for: providing comprehensive administrative and project support for the efficient and effective management of Rolling Stock projects to time, cost and quality requirements; undertaking, as an individual or team member, research and minor project work and policy/procedure development; and effective management of the activities of the Administration Assistant.

Closing Date: 5:00 pm on 18 May 2012

Salary: ASO4 $59,201 to $61,937 + Superannuation

Enquiries and Applications to: Human Resources, telephone 8218 2398 , email PTSDApply@sa.gov.au 

 

Role Statement
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply


Electrician


Vacancy No: 2881/2012
Ongoing Role

The Electrician, ITS Technical Tradesperson provides a range of technical services to support the efficient and effective operation of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), including the Metropolitan Traffic Signals Network and associated systems. The responsibilities include modifications and repairs to ITS and traffic signal installations, investigation of faults and performing maintenance work to an M5 technical level, as described in the Award.

Closing Date: 5:00 pm on 18 May 2012

Salary: $1286.12 1st Increment - $1312.20 2nd Increment

Enquiries to: Mr Dave Gammon, Manager, ITS Infrastructure Unit, telephone (08) 8260 0386  

Applications to: HR Customer Support, Level 14, 77 Grenfell Street (GPO Box 1533), Adelaide, SA, 5001, telephone (08) 8343 2600 , email DPTI.apply@sa.gov.au

 

Role Statement
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply


Administrative Trainee


Vacancy No: T2893/2012
Temporary for 12 months

The Trainee will be responsible for meeting and greeting members of the public, paying accounts, mail outs, filing, word processing, photocopying, answering the phone and general administration duties.

Closing Date: 5:00 pm on 18 May 2012

Salary: Trainee rates

Enquiries and Aplications to: Frank Endemann, Senior Facilities Manager, Building Management Facilities Services, 153 Main North Rd, Clare SA, 5453, telephone 08 8842 3844 , email Frank.Endemann@sa.gov.au

 

Role Statement
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply


Team Leader, Human Resources (Pool Roles)

 

Vacancy No: T2996/2011
Temporary Appointments
Pool Roles

To support DPTI during this period opportunities exist for highly motivated and experienced human resource practitioners, who are committed to the principles of continuous improvement, for the coordination and provision of expert human resource advisory and consultancy services to the Department. 
 
Duties to be undertaken include coordinating and providing operational leadership, management and support to HR team members to ensure the provision of customer focused and responsive HR services across the Department and influencing the direction of HR management policy, practices and processes. 
 
Applicants with the right skills and experiences will initially be nominated for inclusion to a pool which will operate for a period of 12 months. The initial closing date for applications is 10 June 2011, however further applications for the pool may be accepted up to 31 May 2012.

Salary: ASO7 $82,371 - $89,414 pa + Superannuation

Enquiries to: Ms Anne French, Manager, HR Operations, telephone 8343 2232, email Anne.French@sa.gov.au

Applications to: HR Customer Support, Level 14, 77 Grenfell Street (GPO Box 1533), Adelaide 5001, telephone: 8343 2600, email: dpti.apply@sa.gov.au

 

Selection Criteria
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply


HR Consultant (Pool Roles) 

 

Vacancy No: T2801/2011
Temporary Appointments
Pool Roles

The Department is seeking to establish a pool of experienced HR consultants to provide expert consultancy services across the Department on a range of complex issues. The pool will operate for a period up to 31 May 2012 and successful candidates will be eligible for employment opportunities of up to 12 months duration. Duties to be undertaken include the provision of expert advisory and consultancy services to the Department on a range of human resource management issues and support services and overall provision of leadership to the continuous improvement of HR related strategies and processes which contribute to the achievement of the Department’s organisational goals and objectives within an overall Government framework.

The initial closing date for applications is 27 May 2011, however further applications for the pool may be accepted up to 31 May 2012.

Salary: ASO5 $64,413 - $72,155 pa + Superannuation

Enquiries to: Ms Anne French, Manager, HR Operations, telephone 8343 2232, email Anne.French@sa.gov.au.


Applications to: HR Customer Support, Level 14, 77 Grenfell Street (GPO Box 1533), Adelaide, SA, 5001, telephone 8343 2600 , email DPTI.apply@sa.gov.au

 

Selection Criteria
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply


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