Graduate/Internship – Procurement / Contract Management

Job reference: req1382

Location: Adelaide CBD

Job status: Temporary

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Applications close: 07/10/2026 9:00 PM

• Build a career at DIT while receiving mentorship and support
• Opportunity for career progression and professional development
• An exciting opportunity to kick-start your career in government.

Are you ready to apply your skills to a variety of procurement or contract management services on some of the most impactful projects in South Australia’s history? Kick-start your career with us and gain experience across a variety of interesting work as we deliver for South Australia.

At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport we connect South Australians to keep our State moving. We want every South Australian to easily access the services they want, the transport they rely on and the infrastructure they need.

For us, it’s personal. We feel it because we live it, and we know the projects and services we work on today – such as the hospitals that care for our families, the infrastructure that’s strengthening our economy and the transport networks that move us – must deliver for South Australia’s future.

The Opportunity The Department has commercial contract arrangements worth multi-millions of dollars with some of the biggest Australian and International organisations. Our Procurement and Contract Management teams oversee the Department’s most complex procurement and contracts. With this, comes a diverse range of work that provides an exciting opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge in a unique and supportive team.

You will gain hands-on experience in process, negotiation and relationship management, along with providing a variety of procurement, contract management, administration, commercial and governance expertise.

We have exciting opportunities for graduates across work with the following teams: major contract management, construction and road maintenance contracts, transport infrastructure project delivery, building and social infrastructure project delivery and goods and services.

We are looking to establish a pool of graduates and interns for opportunities that are immediately available at the start of 2027 and that may come up over the following 12 months.

About you We welcome applications from graduates and interns who:-

• Have completed a minimum three-year bachelor’s degree within the last three years, or
• Are currently studying and expect to graduate in 2026 or 2027.

If you are expecting to complete your degree after January 2027 you will be eligible for Internship opportunities. Interns who demonstrate an aptitude for the work, may be offered a place in our Graduate Program once their degree is conferred.

Relevant study areas include:-

• Procurement
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Contract Management
• Project Management
• Law (with an interest in Commercial and Contract Law)
• Or a related discipline

Why Join Us

• Career Development: Access structured training, mentorship, and clear pathways to grow your career.
• Health and Wellbeing: Enjoy benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free annual flu vaccinations, and the Fitness Passport program
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Enjoy work-life balance with options like flexi time, working from home, various working arrangements, purchased leave and more.
• Impactful Work: Be part of projects that make a tangible difference in the community and contribute to South Australia’s future.

Remuneration Graduates - ASO3 - $74,095 per annum, plus 12% employer super contributions

Interns - ASO2 - $66,442 per annum, plus 12% employer super contributions

Appointment to an alternative classification stream may be considered having regard to qualification(s) and experience

To find out more about our Graduate Program, and watch a video about a day in the life of our graduates: Entry Level Pathway

Ready to apply?

Click the ‘Apply now’ button and be prepared to provide the following:

• Curriculum vitae/resume with contact details of three professional references.
• A cover letter (maximum two pages) highlighting the following criteria:

1. Your university start date, expected graduation date, and confirmation of eligibility for the Graduate Program and/or Internship Pool
2. Why would you like to work for DIT, and what areas of the Department interest you?
3. Why would you be a good fit for a Graduate or Internship role with DIT?
4. What have you done to gain industry experience apart from your university studies?

• Academic transcript (official or most recent).
• If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you will also need to provide a copy/proof of a valid appropriate visa along with an extract of a Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) report from the Department of Home Affairs that can support your application.
• National Police Check (or be willing to get one) and may also be required to undergo other employment checks.

Enquiries to: dit.entrytalent@sa.gov.au

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.

Role Statement Procurement and Contract Management Graduate ASO3