Project Coordinator Driver Training Reform

Job reference: 854595
Location: Adelaide CBD
Temporary appointment up to 12 months
ASO8 - $130,046 to $134,956 pa + superannuation

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 Driver Licensing Standards Team is responsible for supporting the Registrar of Motor Vehicles oversight of the driver training and assessment industry and testing of drivers for the issue or retention of a driver's licence. The team is managing a generational reform of the driver training industry, bringing driver testing back into Government. The Driver Training Reform includes, overseeing the development and implementation of new systems, policies, procurement, training, service delivery, and legislative frameworks and engagement with interested parties across South Australia to improve driver licensing and training outcomes.

Seeking an experienced project manager and the key duties of the role include leading the development and delivery of the driver training reforms, including:

• Development and implementation of new systems and products across IT platforms.

• Procurement and integration of mobile electronic systems.

• Contributing to legislative change and supporting the implementation legislative tools for the management of the driver training industry.

• Contributing to the development training materials and Service delivery frameworks.

The ideal candidate is a team player who can engage across multiple groups while being strategic, adaptable, stakeholder focused, and skilled in delivering technology-enabled change and government reform initiatives.

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.

• 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 may be required.

Enquiries
Andre Simmonds
Manager Driver Licensing Standards
Telephone: (08) 7133 1***
Email: **************@sa.gov.au      

Application Instructions

Applications 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.

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.

Applications close: 27/08/2026 9:00 PM