Po4/5 Principal Advisor, Climate Science

2 weeks ago

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

**Department for Environment and Water**
**Job reference**: 671858
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**About the Role**:
Are you passionate about tackling climate change head-on? Are you a climate science expert who wants to make a real impact in people’s lives, communities, and the environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you

We're looking for a **Principal Advisor, Climate Science** to take a lead role in developing and implementing strategies to support climate change response planning, risk management and adaptation for South Australia.

In this role, you’ll:

- Lead climate science programs that support planning and climate resilience across government.
- Provide expert advice that helps guide policy, risk management, and adaptation efforts.
- Work closely with other agencies and partners to ensure expert advice and strategic input is front and centre in adaptation planning and decision-making.
- Represent South Australia on national committees and working groups, helping shape climate responses across the country.
- Lead a team of passionate professionals, supporting their growth and encouraging innovation.

We’re after someone who brings not just technical expertise, but collaboration and a clear vision for how science can drive real-world outcomes.

**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

**Essential Qualifications**:
A tertiary qualification in Climate Science, Environmental Science, Engineering or NRM disciplines is essential. Relevant post graduate qualification/s are highly desirable.

**Special Conditions**:

- May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.
- A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness to drive is desirable.
- Some out of hours work may be required.
- Intrastate travel including overnight absences may be required.

**Remuneration**:
PO4 $110,696 min - $120,470 max p.a.

PO5 $124,449 min - $130,253 max p.a.

**Enquiries to**:
Dr Matthew Ward, Director, Science and Information
0428 116 023

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

**Applications close**: 10/06/2025 11:00 PM

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