Pavement Marking Program Manager

Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 853983
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 Opportunity

The Pavement Marking Program Manager leads the development, delivery and performance monitoring of the annual statewide pavement marking program. The role analyses network data to inform works, manages risk to ensure safe and sustainable outcomes, and contributes to contract management and audits. It provides expert advice in support of continuous improvement and maintenance of specifications and standards to ensure best practice across the road network.

About you 

 You are an analytical, organised and collaborative professional who fosters cooperation, drives change and supports open knowledge sharing. You bring significant experience managing complex programs, resources and performance outcomes, with the ability to work autonomously and exercise sound judgement.

You’ll also ensure strong risk management practices are in place, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and sustainability for maintenance services and programs.

This role is a dual call and is being advertised at the PO3, TGO5, and ASO6 classification levels, in which the successful applicant will be appointed at the classification level commensurate with their skills and experience.

Educational Qualifications / licences

• PO3: A Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant discipline.

• TGO5: 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.

• AS06: Project Management experience working in road infrastructure or related field of a similar magnitude and complexity or experience in the development of maintenance programs and interface with contractors in delivery of programs.
•  A current Driver’s 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

PO3 - $111,870 to $119,994 pa + superannuation.

TGO5 - $105,747 to $111,854 pa + superannuation.

ASO6 - $105,747 to $111,854 pa + superannuation.

Enquiries

Andrew Nobbs Maintenance Engineer Lead Zone 1   Telephone: (08) 7133 33***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. 

Role Statement Pavement Marking Program Manager PO3

Role Statement Pavement Marking Program Manager TGO5

Role Statement Pavement Marking Program Manager ASO6

Applications close: 21/08/2026 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.