Senior Policy Officer

Overview

Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 699747
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role: DEW have an exciting new direction and renewed focus onsustainable and responsive coastal management. This is a uniqueopportunity to help shape the future of our coastline and be partof something meaningful and impactful for South Australia.

The Senior Policy Officer is responsible for providing expert policy and legislative advice relating to coastal management and protection issues in South Australia. The role will work closely with the Coast Protection Board, coastal councils, Landscape Boards, and other key stakeholders in the review, development, delivery and management of coastal policy and projects. This role will make a significant contribution to the setting strategic policy direction for management and protection of the State's coastal environment.

The Senior Policy Officer will support the Coast Protection Board’s strategic business planning, facilitate DEW staff delivery of Board programs, and oversee reporting to the Coast Protection Board, DEW Executive and the Minister on coastal issues as required.

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

Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications:
An appropriate degree/qualification in public policy, coastal management, natural resources management or related discipline.

Special Conditions

- May be required to participate in responses to state emergencies or associated duties.
- You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia without restrictions.
- May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel, occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normal hours of work.
- A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness to drive is desirable.
- Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to obtain a National Police Check.

Remuneration

ASO6, $98,478 min - $104,165 max p.a.

Enquiries

Nicole Pelton, Acting Manager Coasts
nicole.pelton@sa.gov.au

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 Essential Criteria (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: 05/10/2025 11:45 PM

Attachments

- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- RD ASO6 Senior Policy Officer, P33478 FINAL 20250722.pdf

Flexibility

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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