Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 661632
Location: 5010 – REGENCY PARK
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About the Role:
The Senior Hydrographer is responsible for the collection and entry of water data into information systems; contributing vital information to help the South Australian Government manage potential impacts on its water resources. They undertake complex data analysis and prepare reports addressing quantity, quality, and location for each dataset. A key component of the role includes responsibility for assisting with the development of plans and reports; contributing to all project outcomes as directed.​
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 fun, collaborative and supportive 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: Contract for up to 30 June 2026
Essential Qualifications: A qualification in hydrology/hydrogeology or equivalent.
Special Conditions:
- May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.
- Some intrastate travel requiring overnight absence may be required.
- Out of hours work will be required.
- Must be a confident swimmer.
- This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Department requiring you to obtain an NPC.
Remuneration: TGO2 $75,240 min – $79,880 max p.a.
Enquiries to:
Patrick Betham, Technical Leader, Surface Water Surveillance
Patrick.Betham@sa.gov.au
0447 019 902
Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.
Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications) as 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: 08/04/2025 11:00 PM
Attachments:
– TGO2 Senior Hydrographer – 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.
