Local recruitment: Water Licensing Officer (Pool)

Government of South Australia

South Australia, Australia 🇦🇺

Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 664756
Location: – VARIOUS –
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Water Licensing Officer is responsible for the effective administration of the licensing and permit provisions of relevant legislation, regulations, plans, policies and procedures.  The Water Licensing Officer is responsible for processing, making determinations and providing recommendations regarding the eligibility of applications, the provision of timely and accurate information and advice to departmental customers and ensuring the objectives of the units work and business plans are achieved.  The position also provides information and advice on the administration of the Landscape South Australia Act 2019, regulations and associated water management plans or policies to internal and external customers.

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.
  • Flexible working options may be negotiated to promote work life balance.
  • Flexible working options may be negotiated 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:

This is a merit pool and successful applicants may be offered a role over the next 12 months based on business needs. Roles may be based in the Hills and Fleurieu (Adelaide), Murraylands and Riverland (Berri) and the Limestone Coast (Mount Gambier) regions. 

Special Conditions:

  • May be required to participate in fire management and associated duties
  • May be required to travel intra and interstate, which may include overnight absences
  • 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 a National Police Clearance (NPC).

Remuneration: ASO3 ($67,589 min – $72,033 max p.a.) 

Enquiries to:

Christine Fiebig, Manager, Customer Service and Regional Delivery
Christine.Fiebig@sa.gov.au
0427 813 850

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: 22/04/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments:
– ASO3 VARIOUS Water Licensing 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.


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IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development