Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 836625
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

Step into a high impact leadership role shaping the future of workforce culture in one of South Australia’s most dynamic government departments. As Manager, Workforce Relations, you’ll lead a team of specialists, steer complex industrial matters, and represent the Department in critical forums.
You’ll influence enterprise bargaining, drive modern workforce practices, and help shape a capable, engaged and sustainable workforce. This is your opportunity to make a strategic, system wide difference.

Your application may also be considered for our Manager, Employee Relations (Rail) vacancy should your capabilities closely match the selection criteria.

About you

You are a proactive, solutions focused leader who thrives in complex, high stakes environments. You build trusted relationships, provide strategic workforce relations advice, and bring strong industrial and employee relations expertise to guide negotiations, lead a high performing team, and deliver outcomes aligned with the Department’s values.

Educational Qualifications / Licences 

• A degree and or post graduate qualification in relevant discipline is desirable.
  

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.
  

Tenure of Vacancy

Ongoing 

Remuneration

ASO8 - $121,107 to $125,679 pa + superannuation.

Enquiries
Jenny Brown
Manager Employee Transition Services
Telephone: (08) 7133 3080
Email: jenny.brown@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.

Role Statement Unit Manager Workforce Relations ASO8

Applications close: 13/03/2026 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.