Senior Administrative Officer

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 Senior Administrative Officer provides responsive, high‑quality administrative and project support to the Regional South Delivery Zone. The role delivers advice on complex administrative, financial and HR matters, coordinates correspondence, and supports sensitive Ministerial customer and stakeholder responses. The role also undertakes support to projects requiring analytical skills and the preparation of written reports including analysing information on complex administrative matters, exercising sound judgement, and compiling material into formats suitable for the Manager’s consideration and action.

We seek a proactive, organised and adaptable professional with excellent communication skills, sound judgement, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while working independently and collaboratively.

Special Conditions

• This role is located at Murray Bridge.
• A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.
• Some out of hours and weekend work may be required. 

Remuneration
ASO4 - $82,212 to $86,180 pa + superannuation.

Enquiries
Toni Scarlett 
Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator
Telephone: (08) 7133 3426
Email: toni.scarlett@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.

Role Statement Senior Administrative Officer ASO4