Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 855944
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Board and Administration Support Officer works with the Dog and Cat Management Board and the Dog and Cat Management Unit to provide an efficient, effective and high-quality secretarial and administrative support service.

Key duties include providing quality customer service functions, providing accurate information and advice to management, customers and key stakeholders regarding dog and cat management matters, policy and legislation, undertaking of records management for the Dog and Cat Management Board, research projects, supporting finance and contract management, and general administrative tasks.

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: Term Contract up to June 2027.

Essential Criteria (including qualifications):

• Demonstrated ability to use common sense and past experiences to approach problems and provide options to their manager for resolving the issue.
• Proven ability to accurately, clearly and concisely compose documents such as letters, memos and record minutes.
• Proven ability to review and check own work for accuracy, spelling, and formatting in line with the expected standards.
• Demonstrated ability to convey services and purpose of work area to internal and external customers in a clear and respectful manner.
• Demonstrated ability to relate confidently to people at all levels in an organisation and work with networks to get things done.
• Proven ability to use Microsoft Suite software applications to effectively perform daily work.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of secretarial services including, minute taking and operating effectively in high level meetings.
• A current class “C” driver’s licence is essential.

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.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel, occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normal hours of work.
• This role requires candidates to provide a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which must be renewed every three years before expiry. DEW will cover the cost of renewal.

A successful applicant who is not currently employed by the Department will need to have an original photo identification document sighted, and to provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued within the last 12 months, before a recommendation for employment can be made. Shortlisted candidates may have their identity document sighted at interview. 

Remuneration: ASO3 - $74,095 min - $78,694 max p.a., pro rata for part time hours. 

Enquiries to:

Lauren Burton, Manager Dog and Cat Management
[email protected]
0487-426-870


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: 10/09/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO3 Board Administration Support Officer- 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.