Description:
We are the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), an organisation that leads the way in conserving, sustaining, and creating prosperity for South Australia. We influence government decisions and deliver high-quality policy, programs, and assets that significantly affect the state's social, environmental, and economic well-being. We're passionate about inclusion, diversity, customer service, and achieving results, all through the means of innovative technology and strategic partnerships.
About the Role:
We currently have an exciting opportunity available for the role of Parliament and Cabinet Officer in the Office of the Deputy Premier.
The Parliament and Cabinet Officer works at the core of government decision making by ensuring that relevant portfolio agencies are able to support the Deputy Premier to progress and deliver the South Australian government's agenda.
Accountable to the Office Manager, the Parliament and Cabinet Officer provides a high-level parliamentary liaison, research and administration service, and for coordinating and administering highly sensitive Cabinet, Boards and Committees procedures that support the Minister in parliamentary and legislative processes.
The role is also responsible for managing all Parliament and Cabinet related records within the Ministerial Office. The position provides a high level of support to the Office Manager for the efficient and effective operational management of the Minister’s Office, including coordinating and delivering member appointment requirements, managing information needs, and providing administrative support for relevant FOI requests.
The incumbent demonstrates political awareness in providing support to the Deputy Premier, ministerial staff, and relevant portfolio agencies. The role will also be required to triage and respond to complex enquiries, both written and verbal, attend and participate in meetings with the Deputy Premier, ministerial staff, agency staff and external stakeholders.
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: Contract up to 24 April 2026
Special Conditions:
- May be required to participate in fire management and associated duties.
- Some out of hours work will be required.
- 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 a National Police Clearance (NPC).
Remuneration: ASO5 - $85,790 min - $95,413 max p.a.
Enquiries to:
Tom Chladek - Office Manager
***********@sa.gov.au
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+.