Project Engineer

Job reference: req1443 Location: Norwood Job status: Temporary Eligibility: Open to Everyone Applications close: 10/11/2026 9:00 PM TheDepartment for Infrastructure and Transport plays a vital role connectingpeople and places in South Australia by managing roads, marine and publictransport networks across the State, and builds and maintains the State-ownedinfrastructure that enables the delivery of essential and important governmentservices to our community. TheProject Coordination Team provides traffic engineering expertise and projectcoordination services within the Network Management Services' Traffic ServicesGroup, supporting the continuous improvement, safety, efficiency, andaccessibility of the road network. Weare seeking a motivated, analytical and outcomes-focused professional toundertake technical investigations, research, and the preparation andcoordination of work orders, technical documentation and reports. The roleprovides an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of projects and programsby analysing complex issues, developing practical solutions, and providingwell-reasoned advice and recommendations. Thesuccessful candidate will be a confident communicator with strongproblem-solving, organisational and coordination skills, capable of buildingand maintaining productive stakeholder relationships. Experience supporting theplanning, coordination, monitoring and delivery of projects, along with anability to manage competing priorities, will be highly regarded. The rolerequires initiative, sound judgement, attention to detail, and the ability towork both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic and professionalenvironment. Educational Qualifications / Licences A Degree in Engineering providing eligibility for graduate membership as a Professional Engineer of Engineers Australia. A current driver's licence is essential. Special Conditions A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport and is required to be renewed every three years. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to employment which must 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. Tenure of Vacancy Temporary appointment up to twelve (12) months Remuneration PO1 - $73,533 to $89,764 pa + superannuation. Enquiries Vincenzo Puopolo Project Officer Telephone: (08) 7133 3209 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Our Commitment The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture acrossthe department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safeworkplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groupsand ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people withdisabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefitsthat such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering thefuture 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 foreverybody. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways ofworking including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexibleworking arrangements for this role. Role Statement Project Engineer PO1 #J-18808-Ljbffr