Director, Infrastructure Coordination

Department of the Premier & Cabinet SA – Adelaide SA

1d ago , from Department of the Premier & Cabinet SA

Director Infrastructure Coordination

Reference 5P53538B

Job Reference: 5P53538B

External Vacancy – Open to Everyone

Business Unit: Coordinator General’s Office

Location: Adelaide, CBD

Salary Range: Negotiable

Classification: SAES1

Duration: Up to 36 months

Closing Date: 09 Jan 2026

Role Highlights

Shape South Australia’s infrastructure future through transformative projects

Collaborate with top government and industry leaders on high-stakes initiatives

Access competitive executive remuneration and flexible arrangements

The Director, Infrastructure Coordination is an accomplished infrastructure leader overseeing the Coordinator General’s Office (CGO) team responsible for infrastructure planning, coordination, engineering advisory, and development services. This role focuses on enabling infrastructure such as water, power, and utilities; transport and trunk infrastructure; and other requirements essential for major projects.

As Director, you will empower your team, colleagues, and partners to deliver major and complex State and private sector projects aligned with the Government’s economic, social, and environmental agenda and the State Development Coordination and Facilitation Act 2025.

Key Responsibilities

Lead infrastructure planning and coordination across multiple sectors.

Provide strategic engineering advisory and development services.

Collaborate with government agencies and private sector partners to enable project delivery.

Ensure compliance with the Act and alignment with State priorities.

Drive innovation and best practice in infrastructure development.

Qualifications

Extensive experience in infrastructure planning and delivery at a senior level.

Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Expertise in utilities, transport, and trunk infrastructure.

Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.

Proven ability to manage complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.

Special Conditions

The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.

The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.

This role requires a National Criminal History check.

For more information please see the role description: Role Description - Director Infrastructure Coordination.pdf

About the Department The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability.

They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

About the Business The creation of the Coordinator General’s Office is a key feature of the State Development Coordination and Facilitation Act, which recently passed Parliament.

The legislation aims to address challenges and delays in assessment and approval processes, while critically maintaining South Australia’s high levels of statutory protection.

Overseen by the Coordinator General, the new mechanisms will help manage a growing number of urgent and significant projects, including those involving housing, decarbonisation, and AUKUS, in a timelier manner.

Contact Us Enquiries to Amber Pellerin - Manager Executive Services

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Diversity and Inclusion The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that is reflective of the community we serve.

We welcome and value applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability and those from the LGBTIQA+ community.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. If you require any additional support, please provide us with details through the application process.

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.

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