Principal Project Officer, Coorong Infrastructure Investigations

2 days ago


Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT AND WATER Full time

**Department for Environment and Water**
**Job reference**: 674032
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**About the Role**:
**The Principal Project Officer, Coorong Infrastructure Investigations, is responsible for the effective management and delivery of _Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin's_ Coorong Infrastructure Investigations Project and On Ground Works Project. The role is responsible for managing all aspects of the on time and within budget program delivery of a significant Commonwealth and State government investment in environmental flows. The Principal Project Officer, Coorong Infrastructure Investigations is responsible for planning, monitoring and reporting against program outcomes, and providing leadership and guidance to a team of staff, stakeholders, partner agencies and authorities. The role forecasts, administers, monitors and reports on the program and has a central role in mitigating risks, ensuring appropriate linkages with _Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin,_ River Murray and South East Drainage Network initiatives and providing technical advice and recommendations on a range of issues including contract and stakeholder management.

**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**: Term Contract for up to 31 December 2026

**Special Conditions**:

- May be required to participate in fire management and associated duties
- Current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential
- May require some intra/interstate travel
- Some out of hours may be required Relevant Program or Project Management qualifications or the equivalent extensive experience is highly desirable.
- **Remuneration**: ASO7 ($108,109 min - $116,864 max) p.a.

**Enquiries to**:
Thomas Overall, Program Leader, Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin
0417 965 781

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

**Applications close**: 09/06/2025 11:00 PM



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