program leader, shorebird and wetland habitat

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia Department for Environment and Water, South Australia Full time $108,109 - $116,864 per year

Department for Environment and Water

Job reference: 693427

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Shorebird and Wetland Habitat Project is a $17 million Australian Government funded program, aimed at delivering on-ground solutions to improve shorebird habitats and wetland ecosystems at a range of sites in the Coorong, Lower Lakes, Murray Mouth and South-East regions.

The Program Leader, Shorebird and Wetland Habitat is responsible for ensuring that the project is delivered to the highest quality and in accordance with project requirements, on time, and within budget. This includes working with delivery partners, both within and external to DEW, to implement a range of small-scale, site-based projects to successfully achieve environmental outcomes, support First Nations connection to Country and reinforce South Australia's commitment to international obligations such as the Ramsar Convention.

In this role, you will:

  • Establish and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of on-ground works and activities that support the achievement of program outcomes.
  • Coordinate and lead the monitoring and management of risks, budgets, funding agreements and reporting, including providing timely and high-quality advice and information to management, governance committees and the funding body.
  • Support and enable engagement and collaboration with First Nation groups
  • Actively promote the program to build support and foster landholder and community connections to environmental 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:

Contract up to 31 March 2027

Desirable Qualifications:

Relevant Program or Project Management qualifications or the equivalent experience is highly desirable.

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 experience is highly desirable.

Remuneration:

ASO7 $108,109 min - $116,864 max p.a.

Enquiries to:

Tracey Steggles, Program Leader, Shorebirds and Wetlands

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 Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (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: 08/09/2025 11:00 PM

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