About the Role:
The Senior Engagement Adviser creates, delivers and evaluates engagement, communications and marketing plans that support DEW's vision for a thriving state built on sound stewardship of our environment and water. The engagement adviser's work is focussed on providing engagement, communications and marketing support across DEW.

The Senior Engagement Adviser works with International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) principles and thinks strategically beyond individual projects to consider how they fit within the wider division, departmental and government landscape to leverage opportunities, assets and resources to benefit those projects. They work closely with project teams to enable DEW to engage and communicate with communities consistently and effectively on a range of high-profile, complex and politically sensitive projects. They also use their expertise to build engagement, communications and marketing capacity more broadly across the agency. They undertake associated tasks within the wider Communications and Engagement branch such as contributing to the management of state-wide owned channels including web, social media and e-news and other foundational activities 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:
Up to 30 June 2026

Desirable Qualifications:
Tertiary qualification in communications or a related field is desirable.

Special Conditions:

May be required to participate in fire management and associated duties.

A current class “C” driver's licence and a willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd or undertake training is essential.

May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel and work outside of the normal hours of work.

Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to obtain a National Police Check.

Remuneration:
ASO6 $98,478 min - $104,165 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Michelle Read, Manager, Strategic communications, engagement and marketing
[email protected]
(08) 7421 0228 or 0409 476 668

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

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: 21/08/2025 11:00 PM