Senior Hydrometric Officer

Description:

About the Role:

The Senior Hydrometric Officer is responsible for assisting in the delivery of the construction and maintenance program for the South Australian groundwater network. This includes an extensive network of surface and subsurface infrastructure such as headworks for high and low pressure regulation of water, and major plant and equipment. The incumbent will also undertake collection and entry of hydrological data into information systems.

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.
• Opportunities for Overtime in the position.

Contract: Contract for up to 30 June 2026

Desirable but not essential Qualifications: Technical or tertiary qualifications in hydrography or related discipline

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in fire management and associated duties.
• May be required to work outside of the normal hours of work including weekends, and public holidays.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel for extended periods.
• A current ‘C’ class driver’s licence and willingness to drive is essential.
• Required to be a State Authorised Officer under the Landscapes South Australia Act 2019. (Training is provided)
• 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: OPS3 ($67,589 min - $72,033 max) p.a. plus overtime

Enquiries to:

Tim Branford, Manager, Monitoring Operations
Tim.Branford@sa.gov.au
0417 864 531

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+.

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.