Senior Project And Policy Officer

Description:

Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 663567
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Senior Project and Policy Officer plans, coordinates and manages the delivery of projects relating to the regulation of water use and develops and negotiates supporting policies. The role is also responsible for supporting the delivery and effective project management of the Telemetry Uplift Program or TUP (a Commonwealth funded program to implement telemetry on licensed water meters in the River Murray). The role will contribute to all phases of the project life cycle, 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.

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: for up 30 June 2027

Desirable Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in natural resources, law or community engagement

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.
• Some intra/interstate travel involving overnight absences and out of hours work may be required.
• The incumbent may be required to perform work of a similar nature appropriate to the classification.
• Must be prepared to be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• 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: ASO6 ($98,478 min - $104,165 max p.a.)

Enquiries to:

Kelly Gill, Team Leader, Statewide Services
Kelly.Gill@sa.gov.au
(08) 7133 7341


Application Instructions:

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

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current 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: 17/04/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO6 - Senior Project and Policy Officer - Role Description.pdf
- PRE-EMPLOYMENT DECLARATION.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.