Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 713456
Location: 5152 - CLELAND
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
The Education Officer is responsible for assisting the Education team with the facilitation of educational programs, tours, school holiday and children's programs as well as events at Cleland Wildlife Park and at off park events. The role is responsible for assisting with bookings and communications, as well as liaising with key stakeholders, external agencies, community, staff and volunteers. The role will be required to assist in the development of school holiday programs and events, as well as education programs that align with the Australian Curriculum. 

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.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract:
This is a casual recruitment pool and applicants may be offered a position based on organisational needs.

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.
• Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to provide a Department of Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. [DEW will cover the cost of renewal].
• A current class “C” driver’s licence.
• Willingness to obtain a First Aid Certificate.
• Wearing a company uniform during working hours and/or when representing the department is mandatory.
• The incumbent will also be required to undertake Mandatory Reporting training.
• The incumbent will also be required to undertake Child Safe Environments training- full day course.

Remuneration: 
ASO2 $37.51 min - $40.35 max per hour including 25% casual loading in lieu of annual leave and sick leave

Enquiries to:
Andrea Smith, Education Officer
andrea.smith@sa.gov.au
PH:(08) 7424 5851

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 Criteria (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: 13/01/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description ASO2 Education Officer.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.