Project Officer Pool
Department for Environment and Water SA
Posted 1 day ago
About the Role:
The Project Officer, is responsible for the effective delivery of assigned projects and professional support functions that contribute to the achievement of the goals and objectives of River Murray programs. In this capacity the role manages, or contributes to, the delivery of complex projects that address a range of critical priorities including weir pool, floodplain and wetland management, and associated monitoring and adaptive management actions.
Multiple Project Officer roles are available to support exciting River Murray programs within the Water Infrastructure and Operations Environmental Water team. This includes providing scientific advice to understand River Murray risks and benefits and supporting the effective management of the River Murray and its wetlands. Due to a range of roles available, skills and experience requirements will be specific to a particular environmental program. This may include field-based monitoring with a focus on wetland and riparian vegetation identification and mapping; ecological, hydrological and environmental assessments including utilising GIS; developing wetland management plans and stakeholder engagement. In this capacity the role manages, or contributes to, the delivery of complex projects that address a range of critical priorities including weir pool, floodplain and wetland management, and associated monitoring and adaptive management actions.
Essential Qualifications: Appropriate degree in Science, Environmental Management or equivalent
Special Conditions:
May be required to participate in fire management and associated duties
Current class “C” driver's licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential
May require some intra/interstate travel
Some out of hours may be required
Remuneration: PO2 ($88,255 min - $97,667 max) p.a.
Enquiries to:
Andy Harrison, Senior Project Manager
[email protected]
0457 474 681
Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA. Vacancy No 670499.
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+.
About Department for Environment and Water SA
The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources aims to help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper.
In South Australia we have a unique system of natural resources management boards that work in partnership with us to fulfil our roles and deliver services across eight natural resource management regions. Through the boards we develop meaningful relationships with the community and increase our shared knowledge and understanding about natural resources. We encourage debate and share the decision-making and accountability for choices made.
Our work is guided by the commitments set out in State Natural Resources Management Plan, the regional natural resources management plans and by our Corporate Plan.
Our vision
An exceptional state because we look after our natural capital.
Our purpose
To help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper.
Our roles
To achieve our purpose we’ve adopted four complementary roles:
•A facilitator of community involvement in and taking responsibility for the environment.
•A steward of the state’s natural resources to enable sustainable development.
•The custodian of public parks, gardens, heritage places and crown lands for public benefit and enjoyment, and for their intrinsic value.
•An authority on the state’s environment and natural resources to help governments, businesses and individuals make good long-term decisions.
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