Principal Engagement Officer

Job reference: 856022
Location: Adelaide CBD
Temporary appointment up to twelve (12) months
ASO7 - $116,089 to $125,490 pa + superannuation

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport plays a vital role connecting people and places in South Australia by delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city's public transport network.

The Principal Engagement Officer leads the day- to-day delivery of community and stakeholder engagement for DIT across a selection of projects, programs and initiatives. They provide leadership and advice, playing a key role in ensuring communities and stakeholders are meaningfully engaged, and DIT objectives are successfully delivered.

The role requires a high level of political acumen, leading engagement on often complex and sensitive projects. Leveraging their extensive experience in driving engagement, they are adept at identifying engagement risks and opportunities and applying effective engagement strategies.

With an ability to effectively lead the day-to-day management of a small team of engagement resources and engagement consultants, as well work concurrently across multiple projects, the Principal Engagement Officer is a strategic thinker who can problem solve and influence outcomes.

The Principal Engagement Officer works collaboratively with other directorates and effectively manage external engagement consultants to ensure outcomes are delivered.

Educational Qualifications / Licences

• The Engagement Institute (formally IAP2) qualifications are desirable.

• Formal relevant qualifications and/or

• Significant experience in stakeholder engagement on infrastructure, asset and/or transport related projects.

Special Conditions

• A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.

• A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to employment with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, which must be renewed every five years before expiry.

• Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required

Enquiries
Lisa Jeffery
Manager Engagement
Telephone: (08) 7133 1***
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: 09/09/2026 9:00 PM