Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 845662
Location: 5343 - BERRI
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
The Assessment and Compliance Officer is responsible for contributing to the administration and implementation of the Landscape South Australia Act 2019, water affecting activities control policies and the provision of advice on established water resource allocation policies.

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).
• Access to our Fitness Passport Program.
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: 
Contract for Ongoing 

Essential Criteria (including qualifications):

• A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.

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.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel, occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normal hours of work.
• Prior to being employed, the successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), which is required to be renewed every three years. DEW will cover the cost of renewal.

A successful applicant who is not currently employed by the Department for Environment and Water will be required to have an original photo identification document sighted and provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued within the last 12 months.

Remuneration: 
ASO4 $79,432 min - $83,266 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Christine Fiebig, Manager Customer Service & Regional Delivery 
christine.fiebig@sa.gov.au
Mobile: 0427 813 850

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: 07/06/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description ASO4 Assessment and Compliance 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.