Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 840679
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for strategic oversight of community engagement activities, with a particular focus on coastal management and the Adelaide Beach Management Program. The role provides leadership in the development, coordination and implementation of communications and engagement initiatives for all State Government initiatives and activities as it relates to coastal management and Adelaide Beach Management.

The Community Engagement Manager is also responsible for:

• Leading the development and delivery of DEW's engagement strategy and program of work, communications and public participation in government decisions and activities, for coastal and Adelaide beach engagement activities.
• Leading a team to deliver major community engagement projects and services to the department.
• Understanding and shaping a holistic response to community engagement opportunities and challenges for DEW.

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 3 Years.

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.
• 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
• 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: 
ASO8 $125,649 min - $130,392 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Matt Smith, Director Strategic Communications and Engagement
Matt.Smith2@sa.gov.au
0414 499 189

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: 25/04/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO8 Community Engagement Manager (Coasts) - Role Description.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.