Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 664016
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Project and Engagement Officer will contribute to the delivery of the South Australia's pilot Bioregional Planning project. The role will contribute to various phases of the project, including program planning and project management, collaborating with the project team, support project governance arrangements and develop and deliver stakeholder engagement materials and activities. The role will apply expert knowledge to develop communication strategies appropriate for First Nations and stakeholder engagement, managing communication channels with forward planning to ensure information in relaton to the project reaches intended audiences and achieves communcation and engagement objectives. The role will ensure that stakeholder groups are actively engaged regarding the project and outcomes through building and maintaining relationships that support undertaking complex project and related work, as required.

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: 
18 month contract

Essential Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in communications, community engagement, or a related area is desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary communication and engagement strategies including stakeholder management. 
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including experience in scientific communication.
• Experience in First Nations engagement is desirable including ethical handling of sensitive cultural knowledge and data.
• Ability to influence the views and actions of key stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Experience in freely transferring in-depth knowledge to non-technical audiences. 
• Significant experience in managing projects preferably in government or public sector settings.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.
• Current class "C" driver's license and willingness to drive is desirable.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel and work outside of the normal hours of work.

Remuneration: 
ASO6, $98,478 min - $104,165 max p.a., pro rata for part time hours. 

Enquiries to:
Melissa Riessen, Project Manager Regional Planning
Melissa.Riessen@sa.gov.au
0403343722

Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, 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: 25/04/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO6 RD Project Engagement Officer-BP.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.