Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 845573
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

The Team Leader, Operations and Rostering provides day‑to‑day support to the Unit Manager, Security Operations to ensure the effective functioning of the 24/7 Security Operations Hub and appropriate field deployment of the Transit Compliance Officers. Operating under limited direction, the role is responsible for coordinating rostering, operational processes, training and onboarding activities for internal Transit Compliance Officers.

The role also supports operational interface with contracted Security Operators and field security, and contributes to system improvements, operational reporting, incident documentation and field deployment planning.

About You 

To succeed in this role, you exercise sound judgement, provide operational advice, solve problems and work with a high degree of autonomy to support efficient, safe, responsive and customer-focused security operations.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to take on this opportunity and contribute to the success of our agency, then we invite you to apply for this position.

Educational Qualifications / Licences  

• Relevant qualifications in the security or risk sectors are desirable. 
• 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
• A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to employment with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, which must be renewed every five years before expiry.
• A Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance may be required.
• The role is likely to require work outside of standard hours to accommodate periodic on-call responsibilities. During designated on-call periods, the appointee is expected to remain contactable at all times, be fit to drive, and respond promptly to emergency notifications, including reporting to the Security Operations Hub if require

Tenure of Vacancy

Ongoing

Remuneration

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

Enquiries

Craig Timmerman
Unit Manager- Security Operations
Telephone: (08) 7133 3516
Email: craig.timmerman2@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 Team Leader Operations Rostering ASO5

Applications close: 07/06/2026 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.