Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 832751
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

Support the conservation and management of the State’s biodiversity through high-quality data services.

The Biological Data Officer plays a key role in maintaining and managing the Departments biological databases to ensure biodiversity data is accurate, accessible and fit for purpose. The role supports the ingestion and maintenance of biological records, resolves data quality issues, and assists stakeholders in the effective use and interpretation of biodiversity information.

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders across government, research and the community, and contribute to legislative functions by supporting Scientific Research Permit approvals and Wildlife Ethics Committee processes.

We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, collaborative and committed to maintaining strong data standards that support conservation 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, part-time 22.5 hours per week.

Essential Qualifications:
Tertiary qualification in environmental science or a related discipline.

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.
• A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a vehicle when required.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel and work outside of the normal hours of work.

Remuneration: 
PO1, $68,478 min - $83,594 max p.a., pro rata for part time hours. 

Enquiries to:
Helen Owens, Biological Database Coordinator
helen.owens@sa.gov.au
 08 8115 5645  

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 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: 12/02/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- RD PO1 Biological Data Officer, P59417.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.