Senior Project Officer
Department for Environment and Water SA
Posted 1 day ago
The Department for Environment and Water is looking for a Senior Project Officer to work in the River Murray, Freshwater water and Coorong Sciences Team. Based in Adelaide, the Senior Project Officer is responsible for planning and coordinating the delivery of environmental projects to improve water management outcomes for South Australia. The role will contribute to all phases of the project lifecycle, including but not limited to concept development; feasibility investigations; business case development; implementation planning; project management and reporting; collaborating with and between project teams; supporting program governance arrangements; and supporting stakeholder engagement activities. While initially aligned to a specific program, it is anticipated that the role may transition between projects and programs over time.
If you are ready to make a difference and use your skills to help the environment, we'd love to hear from you. We offer flexible working arrangements providing an excellent work life balance.
Special Conditions:
May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.
May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel and work outside of the normal hours of work.
A current class “C” driver's licence is essential, along with a willingness to undertake four-wheel drive training.
Remuneration:
ASO6 - $98,478 min - $104,165 max p.a., pro rata PT
Essential Qualifications:
A tertiary qualification in science, natural resources management or engineering and/or project management is highly desirable.
Enquiries to:
Emma O'Loughlin - Senior Project Officer
Emma.O'[email protected]
08 8429 0907
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.
Applications close: 25/07/2025 11:00 PM
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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