Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 657817
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Principal Policy Officer in the Water Infrastructure and Operations Branch. The Principal Policy Officer is responsible for the development of policy and provision of expert policy, planning and management advice related to key Murray-Darling Basin issues and programs and particularly those related to environmental water management and river operations. The position provides leadership to the development and maintenance of alliances and cross government working groups with an interest in Murray-Darling Basin management policy and research and promotes mechanisms for building closer relationships between the government and key stakeholders.

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: Ongoing position

 

Desirable Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in science, natural resource management or similar 

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.
• A current class "C" driver's license and willingness to drive is desirable.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Interstate travel including overnight absences may be required.

Remuneration: 

ASO7 $108,109 min - $116,864 max p.a. 

Enquiries to:

Tony Herbert, Manager, Environmental Water 
Tony.Herbert@sa.gov.au
0401 124 979


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 Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (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: 20/03/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO7 Principal Policy Officer - Role Description.pdf
- PRE-EMPLOYMENT DECLARATION.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.