Pavement Marking Program Officer

Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 854065
Location: 5098 - WALKLEY HEIGHTS
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 OpportunityThe Pavement Marking Program Officer undertakes compliance monitoring, data collection and audit coordination to support safe and effective pavement marking outcomes. The role contributes to program planning, reporting and continuous improvement, including standards and specifications. Working across contract management activities, the position supports analysis, progress payment verification and the adoption of new technologies to deliver quality, sustainable statewide maintenance services.

About you You bring contemporary technical knowledge and experience in maintenance program development, contractor interface and performance management. You demonstrate strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to provide sound advice and prepare clear reports under tight deadlines. You operate effectively under general direction, prioritising work and delivering outcomes. Your well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills support collaboration, negotiation and the application of quality, risk and legislative requirements.

This role is a dual call and is being advertised at the PO2, TGO4, and ASO5 classification levels, in which the successful applicant will be appointed at the classification level commensurate with their skills and experience.

Educational Qualifications / Licences 

• PO2: Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline is required.
• TGO4: A relevant Diploma or Advanced Diploma or recognised qualification approved as being appropriate to the Construction/Engineering Career group, including engineering design/ drafting, estimating/specifications, construction and support, road construction and/or maintenance, traffic management and road safety auditing.
• A current drivers’ licence is essential.

Special Conditions

• A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport and is required to be renewed every three years.
• Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

Remuneration

PO2 - $94,769 to $109,787 pa + superannuation.

TGO4 - $97,996 to $102,456 pa + superannuation.

ASO5 - $92,122 to $102,456 pa + superannuation.

EnquiriesAndrew NobbsMaintenance Engineer Lead Zone 1Telephone: (08) 7133 3***Email: ************@sa.gov.au

Application InstructionsApplications 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 Pavement Marking Program Officer PO2

Role Statement Pavement Marking Program Officer ASO5

Applications close: 25/08/2026 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.