Waterway Ecologist

**Department for Environment and Water**
**Job reference**: 629831
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**About the Role**:
Join us as a Waterway Ecologist and play a pivotal role in enhancing and managing urban waterways and wetlands within the Green Adelaide landscape. This position is vital for maximising biodiversity and improving water management practices across our region.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Facilitate restoration and management programs for urban waterways and wetlands.
- Provide scientific and technical advice, including revegetation species recommendations, to support strategic waterway and wetland enhancement initiatives.
- Collaborate with Green Adelaide staff and external stakeholders to deliver various programs and projects.
- Contribute professional expertise to enhance biodiversity and water management opportunities.

Come and be part of a dedicated team committed to creating sustainable ecosystems and improving urban waterway health. If you're passionate about biodiversity and environmental stewardship, we want to hear from you

**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**:
2 year Contract

**Essential Qualifications**:
A degree in ecology or applied science relevant to waterway management and restoration, or broader natural resources management.

**Special Conditions**:

- Out of hours work may be required
- Must hold a current driver’s licence
- May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties
- May be required to participate in biosecurity emergency response
- May be required to undertake Authorised Officer training under the Landscape SA Act

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**Remuneration**:
PO3, $101,286 min - $107,078 max p.a.

**Enquiries to**:
Tammy Partridge, Team Leader Urban Water
0448 927 890

**Application Instructions**:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

**Applications close**: 08/11/2024 11:45 PM