Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 838394
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Project and Business Officer is responsible for delivering a high level of business support services and advice to the Director, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), managers and senior staff in the ICT branch. This includes providing a high level of support and advice relating to the ICT budget, baselining, reporting and monitoring, as well as contract management support, projects and bids.

The Project and Business Officer will have a strong and collaborative relationship with managers and staff in the ICT branch, as well as staff within the Finance branch and the Office of the Executive Director.

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 Fitness Passport Program.
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: Temporary Contract up to 2 years

Desirable Qualifications: An appropriate degree/qualification in management accounting and/or contract management is desirable.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in responses to state emergencies or associated duties.
• 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.
• Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to obtain a National Police Check.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel, occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normal hours of work.

Remuneration: ASO5 ($89,007 min - $98,991 max) p.a.

Enquiries to:

Craig Grant, Director, ICT and Chief Information Officer
Craig.Grant@sa.gov.au
0478 521 120

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 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: 31/03/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO5 Project and Business Officer P66533 - RD.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.