Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 611954
Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER, 5453 - CLARE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

• High level ecological expertise and timely, informed advice is provided to ensure decision making is sound and underpinned by scientific evidence.
• Regional employees are kept informed about relevant ecological information and are mentored in ecological practice and communications to ensure they are knowledgeable and understand their role in delivering contemporary ecologically appropriate programs.
• Effective delivery of fire management program priorities, ensuring the region’s environmental assessment processes are sound, best practice pre and post fire weed management is undertaken and appropriate monitoring programs are implemented.
• Effective regional nature conservation and wildlife management programs are delivered and supported through expert ecological advice.
• Co-operative working relationships are developed and maintained with key stakeholders, Regional NRM/Landscapes SA employees, e-NGOs, interest groups, the community and landholders to encourage their engagement in the successful implementation of park and wildlife  management projects, initiatives and activities.
• Best practice operational activities occur in accordance with state and commonwealth environmental legislation, established scientific procedures and agreements.
• Guidance and direction is provided to staff as required to support the delivery of effective conservation projects and/or services.

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: 
two positions available
one position up to 30 June 2026 
one position for up to 12 Months 

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree in ecology, environment, conservation biology or a related discipline.

Special Conditions:

• Will be required to participate in emergency operations including bushfire operations, search and rescue and marine mammal strandings. This may require, at times, some out of hours work including the participation in an “on-call” roster.
• Will be required to undertake a medical and fitness assessment for a Fire Fighting Role Classification as defined in the DEW Fire Management Policy and Procedures.
• May be required to work alone in a field environment.
• May be required to work from any location within the region or any region or management unit within the state.
• Will be required to wear a uniform in accordance with DEW policy.
• 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 (HLTAID001; HLTAID002 and HLTAD003) is highly desirable.
• This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Department requiring you to obtain an NPC.

Remuneration: 
PO2 $88,255 min - $97,667 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Craig Nixon, National Parks and Wildlife Manager, NPWS - Regional Operations
Craig.Nixon@sa.gov.au
Mobile: 0427 600 331

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: 23/08/2024 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- PRE-EMPLOYMENT DECLARATION.pdf
- Role Description PO2 Conservation Ecologist.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.