Senior Civil Engineer

Job reference: 854686
Location: Adelaide CBD
Ongoing appointment
PO3 - $111,870 to $119,994 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 Opportunity

The Senior Civil Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining road design standards, specifications and guidelines, delivers work programs and projects provides technical advice, project outcomes and procures technical services within the profession. The role also integrates traffic analysis, operations and modelling with road design to achieve compliant, effective solutions supporting departmental key objectives.

About you

You possess strong professional knowledge of civil engineering, including key risks, trends and the broader operating environment. You have proven experience delivering complex work programs, managing resources and supporting continuous improvement. You apply sound analytical judgement to provide high-quality advice and reporting, and actively collaborate to build relationships, support change and promote knowledge sharing across teams.

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) 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.

Enquiries
Duncan Butterworth
Principal Road Design Advisor
Telephone: (08) •••• •559
Email: duncan.butterworth@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: 03/09/2026 9:00 PM