Civil Engineer

Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 854639
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport plays a vital role connecting people and places in South Australia by managing roads, marine and public transport networks across the State, and builds and maintains the State-owned infrastructure that enables the delivery of essential and important government services to our community.

The Opportunity The Civil Engineer delivers road design and drainage solutions for transport infrastructure projects. Working under the guidance of Lead and Senior Engineers, the role provides professional technical services, manages project outputs, and procures specialist services, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, legislation and stakeholder expectations.

About you You bring contemporary discipline knowledge and strong analytical skills to evaluate complex issues, risks and trends. You deliver high-quality advice and concise reporting, with an understanding of social, economic and commercial considerations. A collaborative professional, you build relationships, support change and share knowledge, with demonstrated experience delivering programs, managing resources and driving continuous improvement.

Educational Qualifications / Licences 

• A Degree in Engineering providing eligibility for graduate membership as a Professional Engineer of the Institution of Engineers, Australia is essential.

Special Conditions

• A National Police Check (NPC) which is required to employment with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport and is required to be renewed every three years.
• Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

RemunerationPO2 - $94,769 to $109,787 pa + superannuation.

EnquiriesDuncan ButterworthPrincipal Road Design AdvisorTelephone: (08) 7133 3***Email: ***************@sa.gov.au

Application InstructionsApplications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the 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. 

Applications close: 03/09/2026 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.