Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 651354
Location: 5000 – ADELAIDE, 5343 – BERRI
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
We are the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), an organisation that leads the way in conserving, sustaining, and creating prosperity for South Australia. We influence government decisions and deliver high-quality policy, programs, and assets that significantly affect the state’s social, environmental, and economic well-being. We’re passionate about inclusion, diversity, customer service, and achieving results, all through the means of innovative technology and strategic partnerships.
About the Role:
We currently have an exciting vacancy for a Senior Floodplain Environmental Water Officer within the Environmental Water unit in the Water Infrastructure and Operations branch.
The Environmental Water Unit coordinates, plans for, and reports on the outcomes of, delivering water for the environment, (including at Katarapko and Pike floodplains). The position is part of a team responsible for the development, and implementation of various components of floodplain and wetland monitoring and management in the SA Riverland.
The position is responsible for project management, planning, investigations and advice on issues related to environmental water management in South Australia. This specifically involves coordinating the hydrological management of the Pike and Katarapko floodplains using environmental infrastructure to achieve ecological objectives. This includes development and implementation of projects, including monitoring and evaluation activities; preparation of environmental watering proposals; procurement including the preparing and managing contracts for specific services; developing and implementing communication materials and activities; and undertaking significant engagement with Traditional owners; key stakeholders and the wider community.
The Senior Floodplain Environmental Water Officer position is located in Berri or Adelaide and reports to the Program Leader, River and Floodplains.
What can we offer you!
- Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
- Be part of a high-performing, collaborative, supportive and fun team.
- Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.
- Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
- Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Meaningful and rewarding career
Contract: Up to 2 years
Special Conditions:
- May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.
- A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.
- Some out of hours work, inter and intra-state and remote travel involving overnight ansences may be required.
Remuneration: ASO6 – $98,478 min – $104,165 max p.a.
Enquiries to:
Jan Whittle – Program Leader, River and Floodplains
Jan.Whittle@sa.gov.au
0429 695 109
Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.
Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications) outlined in the Role Description.
The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.
Applications close: 20/02/2025 11:00 PM
Attachments:
– ASO6 Senior Floodplain Environmental Water Officer – Role Description.pdf
– PRE-EMPLOYMENT DECLARATION.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.
