Local recruitment: Senior Project Officer

Government of South Australia

Adelaide SA, Australia 🇦🇺

Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 683349
Location: 5000 – ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Senior Project Officer is responsible for planning and coordinating the delivery of environmental projects to improve water management outcomes. The role will contribute to all phases of the project life cycle, including but not limited to concept development; feasibility investigations; business case development; implementation planning; project management and reporting; collaborating with and between project teams; supporting program governance arrangements; and supporting stakeholder engagement activities. While initially aligned to a specific program, it is anticipated that the role may transition between projects and programs over time.

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: Up to 31 December 2026

Essential Qualifications:
A tertiary qualification in science, natural resources management or engineering and/or project management is highly desirable.

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 desirable.
  • Relevant Project Management qualifications or the equivalent extensive experience
  • Some out of hours work may be required, inter and intra-state and remote travel including overnight absences may be required.

Remuneration: 
ASO6 $98,478 min – $104,165 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Emma O’Loughlin, Senior Project Officer
Emma.O’Loughlin@sa.gov.au
8429 0907

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) 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: 25/07/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments:
– ASO6 – Senior Project Officer – RD.pdf
– Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.

14 days remaining

Apply by 25 July, 2025

POSITION TYPE

ORGANIZATION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development