Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 851496
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
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 significant government services to our community.

The River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project is the final 10.5-kilometre link in Adelaide’s North-South Corridor, delivering a seamless 78-kilometre motorway from Gawler to Old Noarlunga. Designed to eliminate congestion and improve travel times, this transformative infrastructure allows drivers to bypass 21 sets of traffic lights via two state-of-the-art tunnels connected by open motorway.

The Director, Technical Delivery provides critical oversight of engineering design outputs and provides support to the efficient construction, testing and commissioning activities for the T2D Project and is accountable for providing technical assurance, provision of high-level advice and decision making on the technical delivery of the T2D Project.

We are seeking leaders with a passion for helping shape and unlock South Australia’s potential and economic growth, who can work with a dynamic and committed leadership team to deliver outcomes for the State. Your extensive experience in the field of civil engineering,



exceptional communication skills and experience providing technical leadership during design and construction of complex major infrastructure projects will be pivotal in delivering outcomes for the Project.

If you are a passionate and dynamic leader with a high level of interpersonal skills, an ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, high integrity and demonstrated resilience in a changing environment, we want to hear from you.

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to submit an application of no more than two pages and a curriculum vitae demonstrating their suitability for the role. In addition, applicants are required to complete Pre-Employment Declaration with their application for employment.

Our Commitment The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Chance 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.

Applications close: 13/07/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf
- Role Statement - Director Technical Delivery.pdf

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.

📌 Director, Technical Delivery (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Infrastructure and Transport
📍 Adelaide