Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 849421
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Turn climate science into real-world impact.

Ready to shape South Australia’s response to climate change? Join a team at the intersection of climate science, data analytics, and decision-making.

In this role, you'll transform complex climate, spatial, and hazard datasets into actionable insights that support resilient communities, sustainable infrastructure, and informed policy. Using advanced analytics, coding, and GIS tools, you'll develop innovative solutions to some of the state's most pressing climate challenges.

What you'll do:

• Analyse large climate and hazard datasets
• Develop GIS and spatial products using ArcGIS Pro
• Deliver decision-ready climate insights and projections
• Collaborate with government, research, and technical experts
• Build robust data systems, tools, and knowledge frameworks

If you're passionate about data, innovation, and creating meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to help shape a more climate-resilient future.

Make data matter. Make a difference. Apply today.

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: 
Two year contract

Essential Qualifications
A Degree in natural science, computer science, GIS, or engineering disciplines that include climate change or coastal processes.

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 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. 
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel, occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normal hours of work.

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: 
PO3 $108,087 min - $115,936 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Tim Carruthers, Principal Advisor Climate Science
tim.carruthers@sa.gov.au
08 8208 6243

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: 09/07/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- RD PO3 Senior Climate Data Analyst Coastal Hazards, P68663 2026050-FINAL.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.