Senior Stormwater and Hydrology Engineer

Job reference: 854630
Location: Adelaide CBD
Ongoing appointment
PO3 - $111,870 to $119,994 pa + superannuation

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

Lead the provision of expert hydrology and stormwater management advice, with a focus on water quality and flood management, supporting infrastructure planning and asset management. Contribute to technical standards, governance and stakeholder engagement, ensuring compliant, safe and effective outcomes aligned with departmental priorities.

About you

You bring strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to evaluate complex information and deliver clear, evidence-based advice and recommendations. You have significant experience delivering complex professional work and driving continuous improvement. A collaborative communicator, you build relationships, manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and deliver outcomes independently or within a team environment.

Educational Qualifications / Licences

A Degree in Engineering providing eligibility for graduate membership as a Professional Engineer of the Institution of Engineers, Australia is essential.

Special Conditions

• A National Police Check (NPC) which is required to employment with the Department of 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.

Enquiries
Duncan Butterworth
Principal Road Design Advisor
Telephone: (08) 7133 3***
Email: ***************@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.

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.

Applications close: 03/09/2026 9:00 PM