Manager, Organisational Integrity and Government Business

**Department for Environment and Water**
**Job reference**: 654894
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

We are the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), an organisation that leads the way in conserving, sustaining, and creating prosperity for South Australia. We influence government decisions and deliver high-quality policy, programs, and assets that significantly affect the state's social, environmental, and economic well-being. We're passionate about inclusion, diversity, customer service, and achieving results, all through the means of innovative technology and strategic partnerships.

**About the Role**

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for integrity, governance, and high-level policy advice? The Department for Environment and Water (DEW) is seeking a **Manager, Organisational Integrity and Government Business** to provide expert guidance on compliance, risk management, and government processes at the highest level.

Reporting to the Director, Office of the Chief Executive, this critical leadership role is responsible for safeguarding DEW’s organisational integrity and ensuring transparency in decision-making. You will provide high-level strategic advice, oversee complex internal reviews, and lead investigations into significant and sensitive matters, including those referred by agencies such as the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and the Ombudsman.

This role also drives the management of DEW’s government business functions, including parliamentary, cabinet, and ministerial correspondence processes, ensuring timely and well-informed policy advice is provided to the Chief Executive and Minister. You will work closely with senior executives, legal experts, and government stakeholders to manage risk, compliance, and legislative matters, contributing to DEW’s overall performance and strategic direction.

Additionally, you will:

- Develop and implement an integrity and compliance framework to manage complaints and disputes effectively.
- Oversee and coordinate investigations into complex matters and complaints, ensuring they are handled appropriately and efficiently.
- Engage with the Crown Solicitor’s Office and other key legal bodies to ensure sound legal and policy outcomes.
- Support DEW’s strategic objectives through policy and legislative reviews.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of three staff, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

**About You**

We are looking for a highly skilled and strategic leader with:

- Highly developed skills in research, analysis, and synthesising conflicting information, enabling sound decision-making in complex situations.
- Significant experience in resolving complaints, disputes, and other matters within a legislative, risk, and governance framework.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, particularly in high-pressure environments.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate, liaise, and influence senior stakeholders.
- Experience in the development of policy and procedure, ensuring best practice and organisational alignment.

**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**: Ongoing

**Special Conditions**:

- May be required to participate in fire managment or associated duties.

**Remuneration**: ASO8 - $121,107 min - $125,679 max p.a.

**Enquiries to**:
Justin Holmes - Director, Office of the Chief Executive

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

**Applications close**: 18/03/2025 11:00 PM