Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 848289
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

​The Murray-Darling Basin and Intergovernmental Unit in the Water Security, Policy and Planning Branch are seeking ASO5 and ASO6 Project and Policy Officers. This is a merit pool and successful applicants may be offered a role over the next 12 months based on business needs.
Applicants are asked to please outline which role(s) they are applying for in their application. 

ASO5 Project and Policy Officer, Intergovernmental Relations

The Project and Policy Officer is responsible for policy advice and secretariat support for the implementation of Murray-Darling Basin water resource management. The position also contributes to the development and provision of policy and technical advice on South Australia’s interests in the Murray-Darling Basin (MDB) Joint Venture, inter-jurisdictional governance more generally and to progress projects initiated through the inter-jurisdictional committees, intergovernmental agreements and the Water Security, Policy and Planning branch. The Project and Policy Officer maintains effective working relationships with the Commonwealth and interstate intergovernmental units.

ASO6 Senior Project & Policy Officer

The Senior Project and Policy Officer is responsible for the provision of expert policy advice and the development and implementation of complex policy projects related to Murray-Darling Basin water resource management. The Senior Project and Policy Officer supports South Australia’s aspirations for Murray-Darling Basin water reform by providing high-level advice, analysis and policy input to complex and inter-related water policy issues in partnership with stakeholders at state and national levels. The role coordinates input from across the Water and River Murray Division, Regional Landscape Boards, technical specialists and other key stakeholders to provide advice to the Manager and Principal Policy Officers within the Murray Darling Basin and Intergovernmental team.

This is an exciting opportunity to build on a career in natural resource management and contribute to significant environmental outcomes for the great state of South Australia.

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 period determined on offer. This is a pool and successful applicants may be offered a role over the next 12 months based on business needs.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.   
• 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.

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: 
ASO5 $89,007 min - $98,991 max p.a.

ASO6 $102,171 min - $108,071 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Mikaela Rehfeldt, Principal Policy Offer
Mikaela.Rehfeldt@sa.gov.au
(08) 7421 0158

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 (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: 05/07/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO5 Project & Policy Officer MDBI - RD.pdf
- ASO6 Senior Policy and Project Officer MDBI - RD.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.