Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 862438
Location: 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE
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 Specific Maintenance Services (SMS) team coordinates maintenance activities to support the safe and reliable operation of transport infrastructure, ensuring maintenance programs are delivered efficiently and in compliance with operational, safety and environmental requirements.

The Maintenance team is seeking a proactive and organised professional who can coordinate maintenance programs, manage competing priorities and build strong working relationships with stakeholders, contractors and service providers. Key duties include planning and managing projects, providing expert advice, supporting policy and program development, monitoring service delivery outcomes, and ensuring maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational requirements. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve results.

Educational Qualifications / Licences 

• Working towards, or willing to undertake, a relevant technical qualification in an appropriate discipline is desirable.
• A recognised degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline providing eligibility for professional accredited is required.
• A relevant Diploma or Advanced Diploma or recognised qualification appropriate to the Construction/Engineering Technology Career Group is required. This may include but is not limited to engineering design/drafting, estimating/specifications, construction and support, road construction and/or maintenance, traffic management and road safety auditing.
• 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 out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.
• Role is located at Murray Bridge and the incumbent is expected to be based at the Murray Bridge office. 

Remuneration
ASO5 - $92,122 to $102,456 pa + superannuation
PO2 - $94,769 to $109,787 pa + superannuation
TGO4 - $97,996 to $102,456 pa + superannuation

Enquiries
Donna Gray
Maintenance Engineer Lead Zone 2
Telephone: 08 7133 3415
Email: [email protected]

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 Maintenance Coordinator ASO5
Role Statement Maintenance Coordinator PO2
Role Statement Maintenance Coordinator TGO4

Applications close: 06/11/2026 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.