Principal Network Planner - Safety

I WORK FOR SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport in South Australia is seeking a Principal Network Planner Safety PO4 to provide strategic leadership in safety-focused planning and investment analysis. You will lead safety-oriented planning and engage with stakeholders to influence transport outcomes in Adelaide and broader SA.

Applicants should have engineering or planning qualifications, be prepared for flexible hours, and be ready for intrastate travel as required, with NPC checks and

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Engineering with eligibility for Engineers Australia accreditation, or a planning/transport planning qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead network safety analysis, planning and engagement to inform transport investment and road safety outcomes.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to support evidence-based improvements to South Australia’s transport network.
• Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel interstate as required.

Skills

Network safety analysis

Planning

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Policy advisory

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent with EA accreditation eligibility

Job description

Job reference: req1413

Location: Adelaide CBD

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Applications close: 06/10/2026 9:00 PM

The Departmentfor Infrastructure and Transport plays a vital role connecting people andplaces in South Australia by managing roads, marine and public transportnetworks across the State, and builds and maintains the State-ownedinfrastructure that enables the delivery of essential and important governmentservices to our community.

The Transport NetworkPlanning team provides strategic leadership, planning expertise, andevidence-based advice to support the development of safety focused programs andprojects that that support government investment in a safer, more efficienttransport network for all South Australians.

Lead networksafety analysis, planning, and engagement to inform transport investment androad safety outcomes. We seek a collaborative, forward-thinking and analyticalprofessional with strong teamwork, communication and project management skillswho can influence decisions and lead planning that supports evidence-basedimprovements to South Australia’s transport network.

Educational Qualifications / Licences

• A recognised degree orpostgraduate qualification in Engineering providing eligibility forprofessional accreditation with Engineers Australia or a recognised degree orpostgraduate qualification in the discipline of planning or transport planningis required.

Special Conditions

• A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in theDepartment for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every threeyears.
• Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

Remuneration

PO4 - $122,752 to $133,635 pa + superannuation

Enquiries

ChrisPowell
DivisionalManager Transport & Land Use Coordination
Telephone:[phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter of nomore than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the role statement.

Our Commitment

TheDepartment for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employerand is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across thedepartment, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace.We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and agesincluding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people withdisabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefitsthat such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering thefuture 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 foreverybody.
TheSouth Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of workingincluding part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working.

Role Statement Principal Network Planner Safety PO4