Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 841639
Location: 5010 - REGENCY PARK
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
The Quality & Technical Specialist ensures the integrity, reliability and compliance of water-resource monitoring programs. The role requires high levels of technical knowledge, expertise and experience to determine technical objectives and priorities, and to design, implement and evaluate technical support programs within the framework of divisional operating plans. This expertise is exercised both consultatively and executively, including the ongoing evaluation, development and revision of methodologies and techniques, as well as the application of high-level analytical skills to achieve and maintain technical objectives.​

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: 
For 2 years

Essential Criteria 
​Tertiary qualifications or equivalent in Environmental Science, Water Operations, Natural Resource Management or equivalent 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.
• A current class “C” driver’s license and willingness to drive is desirable.
• This role requires a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which must be renewed every three years.

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: 
TGO5 $102,171 min - $108,071 max p.a. 

Enquiries to:
Tom Maloney, Manager, Water Resource Monitoring Unit
tom.maloney@sa.gov.au
Phone number 0449 056 855

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: 01/05/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- TGO5 Quality and Technical Specialist - Final - RD.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.