Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 848407
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.

We are responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transformative transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city’s public transport network.
Our work encompasses every part of our State; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community. We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility and support for our people.

The Opportunity 
The Safety Management System (SMS) Coordinator is part of a collaborative team within Public Transport South Australia (PTSA). In this role, you will coordinate the continuous improvement and implementation of the SMS, providing specialist advice and support to operational teams.

You will lead and contribute to projects, policy development, and system enhancements, while delivering high quality reporting and recommendations. Your work will support safe, efficient and sustainable public transport outcomes and contribute to ongoing planning, assurance and continuous improvement across PTSA’s operations.

About you
You are an experienced professional with a proven ability to deliver programs under broad direction. You apply sound judgement, act with urgency and provide practical, innovative solutions to complex issues. With strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, you deliver customer-focused outcomes, manage risk, and contribute to policy, systems and continuous improvement initiatives across a dynamic operating environment.

Educational Qualification / Licences

• Qualifications in Safety Management and/or Quality Management will be highly regarded.
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Health & Safety or Certificate IV Quality/Safety will be highly regarded.
• A current Driver’s Licence.

Special Conditions

• A National Police Check (NPC) which is required prior to employment with the Department for 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.

Remuneration
ASO7 - $112,163 to $121,246 pa + superannuation.

Enquiries
Angela Petts
Manager Rail Accreditation and Assurance
Telephone: 0435 954 107
Email: angela.petts2@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 Safety Management System SMS Coordinator ASO7

Applications close: 30/06/2026 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.