Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 841414
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Principal Policy and Project Officer, Climate Change is responsible for leading, managing and evaluating complex climate change management policy and program development and implementation.  The role provides expert policy and program advice, manages projects and leads activities related to stakeholder engagement, governance, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.  The position will liaise closely with stakeholders internal and external to government and be responsible for developing and maintaining effective relationships that support key role outcomes.

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 2 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 without restrictions.
• A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness to drive is desirable
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel and occasional overnight absences.

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: 
ASO7 $112,163 min - $121,246 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Sarah Whitcher, Team Leader, Climate Change Risk and Adaption
Sarah.Whitcher@sa.gov.au
(08) 7421 0269

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: 29/04/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO7 Principal Policy Officer - 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.