Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 837141
Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
Supervising fire crew, active participation in bushfire suppression and prescribed burning, programming and actioning preparedness works, arranging vehicle maintenance and repairs, use and promote safe work practices, use of DEW systems, experience in operation and maintenance of plant and equipment, work as part of a regional team.

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.
• 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 for Ongoing 

Essential Criteria (including qualifications)

•  Current Class “C” driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4WD is essential.

Special Conditions:

• Will be required to participate in firefighting operations and must be physically fit and pass a fitness assessment to a minimum standard of a ‘B’ rated Fire Fighting Classification as per the DEW Fire Policy and Procedures.
• Will be required to participate in responses to state emergencies or associated duties.
• Will be required to work outside of normal hours of duty including weekends, public holidays and days of heightened fire danger for duties associated with emergency response, on call and standby arrangements.
• Will be required to undertake the role of Regional Fire Duty Officer and participate in a roster for this role.
• Will be required to undertake intra or interstate travel that may involve occasional overnight absences.
• 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.
• Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia.
• Wearing a company uniform during working hours and/or when representing the department is mandatory.

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: 
OPS3 $67,589 min - $72,033 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Kieran Gosden, Senior Ranger 
kieran.gosden@sa.gov.au
Mobile: 0484 867 699

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: 07/05/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description OPS3 Fire Operations Officer P14387.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.