urban greening officer

5 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia Department for Environment and Water, South Australia Full time $85,790 - $95,913 per year

Department for Environment and Water

Job reference: 693230

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Urban Greening Officer is responsible to the Urban Greening Lead for contributing to the delivery of Green Adelaide's operational program of work, in accordance with the Green Adelaide Regional Landscape Plan. The Urban Greening Officer will coordinate and administer projects and provide advice and support in the facilitation of networks with local and state government, Kaurna, industry, NGO and research partners to enable collaboration and co-investment in urban greening.

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 for up 2 years

Desirable Qualifications: An appropriate tertiary qualification in natural resource management, environmental science, social sciences or equivalent

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
  • Some out-of-hours work may be required as part of the position
  • May require some intra/interstate travel

Remuneration: ASO5 ($85,790 min - $95,413 max) p.a.

Enquiries to:

Sheryn Pitman, Urban Greening Lead, Green Adelaide

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 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: 10/09/2025 11:00 PM



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