Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 847452
Location: 5606 - PORT LINCOLN
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
As a Business Support Officer for National Parks and Public Lands, based at the Port Lincoln office you will be part of a team providing high quality administration and customer support services and advice that contributes to the efficient and effective operation of the Regional Operations Branch. This role also provides key advice to customers travelling in Eyre and Far West National Parks.​

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).
• Access to our Fitness Passport Program.
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: 
Contract is Ongoing "Flexible working arrangements of 22.5 hours per week"​

Special Conditions:

• This role is located at one of the National Parks and Public Lands Regional offices.
• Prior to being employed, the successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), which is required to be renewed every three years. DEW will cover the cost of renewal.
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia without restrictions.
• Will be required to participate in responses to state emergencies or associated duties.
• May be required to undertake inter and intrastate travel, including travel in light aircraft.
• Occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normal hours of work may be required.
• Wearing a company uniform during working hours and/or when representing the department is mandatory.
• A current First Aid Certificate may be required.

A successful applicant who is not currently employed by the Department for Environment and Water will be required to have an original photo identification document sighted and provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued within the last 12 months.

Remuneration: 
ASO2 $64,195 min - $67,154 max p.a., pro rata for part time hours. 

Enquiries to:
Sam Butler, Business Support Team Leader
sam.butler@sa.gov.au
Mobile: 0473 868 342

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 Essential and Desirable Criteria (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: 24/06/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description ASO2 Business Support Officer.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.