Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 851522
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Project Officer is responsible for contributing to implementation of the Lower Lakes, Coorong and Murray Mouth Icon Site Environmental Water Management Plan and providing project management support to key projects within the Environmental Water team. The Project Officer is responsible for developing communication materials/activities, supporting engagement activities with various stakeholder and community groups, providing assistance to manage contracts and grant agreements and supporting the broader initiatives of environmental water delivery within the Murray-Darling Basin.

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 up to 30 June 2028.

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. This information must be supplied by all applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

Remuneration: 
ASO5 $92,122 min - $102,456 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Adrienne Rumbelow, Program Leader, Coorong Lower Lakes Murray Mouth
Adrienne.Rumbelow@sa.gov.au
0427 824 477

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: 29/07/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Project Officer CLLMM - 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.