Manager, Vehicle Engineering and Standards

Job reference: 854370
Location: Regency Park
Ongoing appointment
PO4 - $122,752 to $133,635 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 Opportunity
Oversee the Vehicle Engineering and Standards Unit, delivering expert engineering advice to support national policy development and vehicle operations. The role ensures compliance through interpretation of Australian Design Rules, standards and manufacturer specifications, and oversees resolution of complex engineering matters. Contribute to safe, effective outcomes by guiding initiatives, evaluating policy impacts, and providing specialist advice across vehicle regulation and standards.

About You
You bring a strong commitment to integrity, accountability and respect for diversity, aligning with the SA Government Code of Ethics and Equal Employment Opportunity principles. You demonstrate sound safety and wellbeing leadership, applying risk management practices. With excellent communication skills, you engage effectively with stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality. You manage competing priorities with accuracy and attention to detail, and possess knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and standards.

Educational Qualifications/Licenses
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, or equivalent

Special Conditions

• A National Police Check (NPC) which is required prior to employment with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport and is required to 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
Barry Ioanni
Manager Vehicle Operations Section
Telephone: (08) 7133 3***
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: 01/09/2026 9:00 PM