Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 858525
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Kick-start your career journey in information technology with one of South Australia’s largest state government agencies! Join our collaborative and forward-thinking team focused on driving innovation and customer focused solutions, enhancing how we deliver vital outcomes for our people and the South Australian Community.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is connecting South Australians to keep our State moving.

For us, it’s personal. We feel it because we live it, and we know the projects and services we work on today – such as the hospitals that care for our families, the infrastructure that’s strengthening our economy and the transport networks that move us – must deliver for South Australia’s future.

The Opportunity 
Our dynamic and award-winning Information Services team has developed a strong reputation nationally as a leader in adoption of modern cloud and AI technologies.  The team provides integral technology services to the entire Department and more broadly across the SA public sector, partnering with our customers and stakeholders to support and drive the development of innovative, digital, and customer focused outcomes and services.

As a graduate you will be joining a team with an excellent culture and proven ability to develop your capabilities, including a large cohort of talented staff that have progressed through our graduate program into ongoing roles in recent years. From the outset, you will be provided rare and valuable opportunities to develop hands-on knowledge and experience using cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies in the following domains:

• Data and Analytics
• Software Development
• Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering
• Geospatial application Development
• Application Development

About you 
We’d love to hear from graduates who have completed a minimum three-year degree, within the last three years, in:

• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering
• Data and Analysis
• Geospatial Information Systems
• Or equivalent/related field.

Why Join Us

• Career Development: We offer comprehensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and clear career progression paths to help you grow.
• Health and Wellbeing: DIT support a wide range of Health and wellbeing initiatives such as Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free annual flu vaccinations, and the Fitness Passport program.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Enjoy work-life balance with options like flexi time, working from home, various working arrangements, purchased leave and more.
• Impactful Work: Be part of projects that make a tangible difference in the community and contribute to South Australia’s future. 

Remuneration
Year 1: ASO3 - $74, 095 per annum, plus 12% employer super contributions

Appointment to an alternative classification stream may be considered having regard to qualification(s) and experience.

To find out more about our Graduate Program, and watch a video about a day in the life of our graduates: Entry Level Pathway 

Ready to apply? 

Click the ‘Apply now’ button.  Make sure you have the following ready before applying, and attach everything to make your application stand out:

• Curriculum vitae/resume with contact details of three professional references.
• A cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing the following:

1. Your university start date, expected graduation date, and confirmation of eligibility for the Graduate Program.
2. Which specialist discipline would you like to be considered for? (Data and Analytics; Software Development; Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering; Geospatial Application Development.)
3. Why would you like to work for DIT, and what areas of the Department interest you?
4. Why would you be a good fit for a Graduate role with DIT?
5. What have you done to gain industry experience apart from your university studies?

• Academic transcript (official or most recent).
• If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you will also need to provide a copy/proof of a valid appropriate visa along with an extract of a Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) report from the Department of Home Affairs that can support your application.
• National Police Check (or be willing to get one) and may also be required to undergo other employment checks.

Sometimes it is easier to merge your relevant documents into one pdf or merge with your CV or cover letter.

Enquiries to: [email protected]

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 Graduate Information Technology ASO3

Applications close: 28/09/2026 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.