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The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) serves South Australia by endeavouring to meet the state’s current and future needs in planning, transport and infrastructure.

In line with South Australia’s Strategic Plan, the department is responsible for leading work on specific targets relating to infrastructure development, improved road safety and increased use of public transport.

Current jobs available at the department are listed on this page or through the links provided below.

All applicants not working in the South Australian Public Sector need to complete and return an Employment Declaration with their application for employment.  

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Principal Governance Manager

Vacancy No: 819/2012

Ongoing Role

The Principal Governance Manager is responsible for the management of a suite of key governance documents and processes incorporating: Cabinet Submissions, Ministerial and CEO Briefing Papers, Parliamentary and Inter-Government reporting, legislative development and other general governance related reporting; and the development, implementation and continuous monitoring of the provision of a comprehensive range of major project functions across the Public Transport Services Division at the state-wide level.


Closing Date: 5:00 pm on 24 February 2012

Salary: ASO8 $95,149 to $98,919 + Superannuation
            
Enquiries and Applications to: Human Resources, telephone 8204 8333 , email PTSDApply@sa.gov.au

Job Description
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply

Senior Planning Officer

Vacancy No: 7890/2011
Ongoing Role

The Senior Planning Officer is responsible for overseeing and undertaking the timely assessment and response of development applications, plan amendment reports and other land use and transport planning matters. This role is also responsible for undertaking projects and providing high level expert professional advice on land use, development and transport planning matters.


Closing Date: 5:00 pm on 24 February 2012

Salary: PO3 $78,802 to $83,579 + Superannuation

Enquiries to: Mr George Morias, Unit Manager, Land Use Coordination, telephone (08) 8343 2303

Applications to: HR Customer Support, Level 14, 77 Grenfell Street (GPO Box 1533), Adelaide SA, 5001, telephone (08) 8343 2600 , email dpti.apply@sa.gov.au 

Role Statement
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply

Revenue/Patronage Coordinator

Vacancy No: C640/2012

Contract Appointment for 18 months
More than one position

The Revenue/Patronage Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the Public Transport Ticketing System, coordinating the first line maintenance of the Ticketing System and maximising the patronage revenue data collected; maintaining the on-board Ticket Vending Machines and associated systems; and first line maintenance of Onboard Metrocard Ticketing equipment.


Closing Date: 5:00 pm on 17 February 2012

Salary: ASO3 $51,801 to $55,465 + Superannuation
            
Enquiries and Applications to: Human Resources, telephone 8204 8333 , email PTSDApply@sa.gov.au

Job Description
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply

Assurance Coordinator

Vacancy No: 604/2012

Ongoing Role


The Assurance Coordinator is responsible for: maintaining elements, policies and procedures in order to ensure a standard approach to delivering the operational capability and meet the related Rail Accreditation and WorkCover requirements; day to day administration of the change and continuous improvement management of Public Transport Services (PTS) Safety Management Systems; ensuring quality, integrity and effectiveness of all elements and supporting documentation; coordinating the delivery of risk, safety and governance audits and administrative functions, in accordance with the Rail Safety Act (2007), WorkCover standards, and other relevant regulations and legislative requirements; managing staff reporting to the position; promoting policies, elements, procedures and related system requirements throughout PTS and review the effectiveness of these processes; coordinating and monitoring document and data control processes, and contributing to associated policy, guideline, procedure and training development processes; managing the identification, analysis and development of annual prioritised training recommendations, in consultation with relevant Departments; and conducting collaborative liaison and delivering timely and accurate advice.


Closing Date: 5:00 pm on 17 February 2012

Salary: ASO6 $76,487 to $81,178 + Superannuation
            
Enquiries and Applications to: Human Resources, telephone 8218 2398 , email PTSDApply@sa.gov.au

Job Description
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply

Investigations Officer

Vacancy No: 330/2012
Ongoing Role
More than one position

We are currently seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals to fill the above vacancy located at our Grenfell Street office.

The Investigations Officer is responsible for undertaking state-wide investigations relating to compliance with driver licensing legislation and associated Acts and providing expert advice and specialist contribution on a range of issues associated with compliance, enforcement and investigation, including proposed policy/legislative changes.

Special Conditions
This role has been classified as a position of trust.  The incumbent is subject to a satisfactory criminal history/record check in line with departmental policies and procedures.  Some work outside normal hours and inter/intrastate travel involving overnight absences may be required.  Attendance may be required on days other than Public Holidays over the Christmas/New Year period.  The incumbent is required to enter into a performance agreement for the achievement of specified outcomes.  A current Driver’s Licence is required.

Applicants are required to submit a written application of no more than two pages and a resume demonstrating their suitability for the role.  In addition, applicants are required to complete the Employment Declaration and the Cover sheet quoting the vacancy number.  The SA Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Previous applicants for this recirculated vacancy need not apply.


Closing Date: 5:00 pm on 10 February 2012

Salary: ASO5 $66,023 to $73,959 + Superannuation
            
Enquiries to: Mr Craig Lean, Coordinator Investigations & Audit, Driver Licensing, telephone 0407 874 786

Applications to: Wendy Moss, Assistant HR Consultant, Lands, Vehicle Registration and Licensing, GPO Box 1354 , Adelaide SA, 5000, telephone 8226 3812 , email dtei-lsglsdjobapplications@sa.gov.au

External applicants are required to complete the `Employment Declaration’ and submit it with their completed application.

Role Statements are available from Mrs Wendy Moss on telephone: (08) 8226 3812 or email dtei-lsglsdjobapplications@sa.gov.au

Role Statement
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply

Team Leader, Human Resources (Pool Roles)

Vacancy No: T2996/2011
Temporary Appointments
Pool Roles

To support DPTI during this period opportunities exist for highly motivated and experienced human resource practitioners, who are committed to the principles of continuous improvement, for the coordination and provision of expert human resource advisory and consultancy services to the Department.  
 
Duties to be undertaken include coordinating and providing operational leadership, management and support to HR team members to ensure the provision of customer focused and responsive HR services across the Department and influencing the direction of HR management policy, practices and processes.  
 
Applicants with the right skills and experiences will initially be nominated for inclusion to a pool which will operate for a period of 12 months. The initial closing date for applications is 10 June 2011, however further applications for the pool may be accepted up to 31 May 2012. 

Salary: ASO7 $82,371 - $89,414 pa + Superannuation

Enquiries to: Ms Anne French, Manager, HR Operations, telephone 8343 2232, email Anne.French@sa.gov.au

Applications to: HR Customer Support, Level 14, 77 Grenfell Street (GPO Box 1533), Adelaide 5001, telephone: 8343 2600, email: dpti.apply@sa.gov.au

 
Selection Criteria
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply

HR Consultant (Pool Roles)


Vacancy No: T2801/2011
Temporary Appointments
Pool Roles

The Department is seeking to establish a pool of experienced HR consultants to provide expert consultancy services across the Department on a range of complex issues. The pool will operate for a period up to 31 May 2012 and successful candidates will be eligible for employment opportunities of up to 12 months duration. Duties to be undertaken include the provision of expert advisory and consultancy services to the Department on a range of human resource management issues and support services and overall provision of leadership to the continuous improvement of HR related strategies and processes which contribute to the achievement of the Department’s organisational goals and objectives within an overall Government framework.

The initial closing date for applications is 27 May 2011, however further applications for the pool may be accepted up to 31 May 2012. 

Salary: ASO5 $64,413 - $72,155 pa + Superannuation

Enquiries to: Ms Anne French, Manager, HR Operations, telephone 8343 2232, email Anne.French@sa.gov.au.


Applications to: HR Customer Support, Level 14, 77 Grenfell Street (GPO Box 1533), Adelaide, SA, 5001, telephone 8343 2600 , email DPTI.apply@sa.gov.au
 
Selection Criteria
Cover Sheet
Employment Declaration
Guide to Apply

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