Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 847955
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
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 Asbestos Officer provides specialist advice and support for the safe management of asbestos across South Australian Government buildings and assets. Reporting to the Team Lead, Asbestos Advisor, the role delivers asbestos advice, competency testing and project management, including asbestos registers, inspections and incident response. The role also supports asbestos removal activities, policy and standards development, administration of the Treasury Asbestos Removal Fund, and auditing of hazardous materials management systems.

About you 
You work effectively under limited direction, applying strong technical, quality and risk management knowledge to resolve complex issues and deliver clear, well-reasoned advice.

You bring extensive knowledge and practice experience in the application of the Code of Practice for the Management and Safe Removal of Asbestos, to safely identify and manage asbestos as required by the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (WHS Regulations).

Your experience reflects your training and competency in identifying asbestos, handling and taking asbestos samples; to identify suspected asbestos and determine risk and controls measures. You are familiar with building and construction practices to determine where asbestos is likely to be present and able to determine that material may be friable or non-friable asbestos and evaluate its condition.

You collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions and bring sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and quality management frameworks within a technical or operational environment.

Educational Qualifications /Licences 

• Trade qualifications or equivalent experience in Asbestos Management is required.
• Must meet the requirements of a competent person as defined in the Code of Practice for the Management and Safe Removal of Asbestos, with the capability to safely identify and manage asbestos. Under the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (WHS Regulations), a competent person is someone who has acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the task through relevant training, qualifications or experience.
• A current driver’s licence 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 infrequent work in confined locations and hazardous situations where protective clothing and breathing apparatus may be required.
• Some out of hours and Weekend work (Saturday) will be required; and, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

Tenure of Vacancy
Temporary appointment up to (2) years.

Remuneration
ASO5 - $89,007 to $98,991 pa + superannuation

Enquiries
John Callea
Manager Professional & Advisory Services
Telephone: (08) 7133 1430
Email: john.callea@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.

Role Statement Asbestos Officer ASO5

Applications close: 26/06/2026 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.