Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 839622
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

Are you a skilled communicator who thrives on connecting people, projects and communities? Are you passionate about ensuring communities have their say? Do you enjoy turning complex information into clear and engaging products? If so, you could be the Community Engagement professional we need to play a key role in delivering meaningful engagement across critical water infrastructure projects.

We have multiple Community Engagement Officer (ASO5) and Coordinator (ASO6) roles, where you will support a diverse portfolio of projects by delivering high-quality communication and engagement initiatives and ensuring communities and stakeholders are informed and involved, with their values reflected in project outcomes.

If you're a proactive and adaptable communicator with a strong understanding of stakeholder engagement, we want to hear from you.

We can offer you a flexible workplace, a collaborative and supportive team, and a chance to contribute to projects that have a real impact on communities and the environment.

While the roles are full-time, candidates seeking part time work within school hours or around other commitments are also encouraged to apply.​

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).
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: 
Contract until 31 December 2026

Essential Criteria:

• Proven high quality written and verbal communication skills, including planning, structuring, writing and editing communication products and key messages suitable for a variety of customers and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage workloads, negotiate and determine priorities and meet deadlines, often under limited supervision and direction.
• Experience in the design and production of tactics including e-news content, information sheets, newsletters, social media content and promotional materials.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve required outcomes and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain an adaptable and collaborative approach, incorporating diverse perspectives and changes in direction while still maintaining a focus on priorities.
• Demonstrated understanding of the International Association for Public Participation community engagement principles and project management.

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.
• 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 and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.
• Inter and intrastate and remote area travel is required, including travel in light aircraft.
• A current First Aid Certificate is essential. 
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel, occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normal hours of work.

Remuneration: 
AS05 $89,007 min - $98,991 max p.a.

AS06 $102,171 min - $108,071 max p.a. 

Enquiries to:
Mel Rymill, Manager, Communications and Engagement
Mel.Rymill@sa.gov.au
0486 013 700

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 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: 14/04/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO5- Community Engagement Officer RD.pdf
- ASO6 - Communications and Engagement Coordinator 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.