Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 849222
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport plays a vital role connecting people and places in South Australia by delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city’s public transport network.

The Opportunity
The Legislative Services Section within the Legal, Commercial and Assurance Services Directorate (LCAS), is seeking a Senior Legislation Officer to assist in delivering programs of complex legislative reform through the Parliamentary process. As part of LCAS, the Senior Legislation Officer will contribute to the objective of providing advice, supporting the Department’s legal and legislative obligations, and improving the commercial capability of the Department. The Section is responsible for any amendments that need to be made to legislation committed to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, including: the Motor Vehicles Act 1959, the Road Traffic Act 1961, the Harbors and Navigation Act 1991, and the Passenger Transport Act 1994, and many others.

You will have autonomy and genuine flexibility within a dynamic Directorate, which is focused on providing innovative solutions and customer-focused services.

If you are looking for a new opportunity and value working as part a dedicated team, then this is the role for you.

Qualifications / Licences
A tertiary qualification in law or other relevant disciple and/or previous experience in a similar role 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.
• Attendance at Parliament to assist the passage of legislation may be required.
• Some out of hours and weekend work, along with attendance on Public Holidays and some intra/interstate travel, may be required.

Tenure of vacancy
Temporary appointment up one (1) year. 

Remuneration
ASO6 - $102,171 to $108,071 per annum + superannuation

Enquiries
Daniel Nikoloski
Manager, Legislative Services
Telephone: (08) 7133 1808
Email: Daniel.Nikoloski@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit an application of no more than two pages and a curriculum vitae demonstrating their suitability for the role and a creative portfolio that demonstrates your skills and experience. In addition, applicants are required to complete the online application form as part of their application for employment.

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 - Senior Legislation Officer (ASO6)

Applications close: 08/07/2026 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.