Department for Infrastructure and Transport Job reference: 837701 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE 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 Are you passionate about protecting South Australia’s environment while supporting infrastructure that shapes our State’s future? As the Senior Contamination Advisor, you will provide expert advice on contamination, soil and groundwater protection, and pollution management across key transport and infrastructure projects. Your guidance will ensure compliance with the Environment Protection Act 1993 and EPA requirements, supporting sustainable project outcomes. Working across planning, construction, operations, and maintenance, you will influence environmental decisions and strengthen the Department’s capability, corporate knowledge, and reputation in environmental stewardship. About you You are an energetic and capable environmental professional with practical experience delivering or procuring site contamination investigations and approvals. You work confidently with external suppliers and contractors, ensuring outcomes are delivered to a high standard. You communicate clearly and professionally while engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels, bringing solid knowledge of relevant State and Federal legislation and the ability to interpret and apply requirements in project settings. you manage competing priorities with sound judgement, make timely and informed decisions, identify risks, and deliver practical, evidence based advice. Educational Qualifications / Licences A Degree or Post Graduate Qualification in Environmental Management, Planning or Science or related discipline is essential. 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. Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required. Tenure of Vacancy Ongoing RemunerationPO3 $101,285 to $104,180 pa Superannuation. EnquiriesMelissa Hanna Principal Contamination Advisor Telephone: (08) 7133 30Email: 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: 31/03/2026 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.
