senior project officer

1 day ago

Adelaide SA, Australia Department for Environment and Water, South Australia Full time $983,780 - $1,041,650 per year

Department for Environment and Water

Job reference: 707403

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Senior Project Officer is responsible for planning and coordinating the delivery of environmental projects and policy to improve water management outcomes. This role involves working collaboratively across teams to support the development and delivery of policies and projects that enable effective environmental water management for the River Murray in South Australia. This includes project management and reporting; collaborating with and between project teams; supporting program governance arrangements; and supporting stakeholder engagement activities.

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:

Up to 31 December 2026

Desirable Qualifications:

A tertiary qualification in science, natural resources management and/or project management is highly desirable.

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.
  • Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to obtain a National Police Check.
  • 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 desirable.
  • Relevant Project Management qualifications or equivalent experience
  • Some out of hours work, inter and intra-state and remote travel involving overnight absences may be required.

Remuneration:

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

Enquiries to:

Matt Henderson, Principal Policy Officer

Application Instructions:

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria) 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: 12/11/2025 11:00 PM

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