Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 847691
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Shape the future of animal welfare in South Australia

Join the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) and play a pivotal role in developing relationships and implementing wildlife programs across the state.

This is an opportunity to be involved in change that will have lasting impacts on wildlife, government policy, and community outcomes across the state.

About the Role:
As the Extension Officer, you will build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, bringing project and programs to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build meaningful partnerships – Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to enable the successful delivery of projects and programs.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across South Australia – Work closely with diverse stakeholders to co-design and shape standards, guidelines, and codes of practice that support best outcomes.
• Manage impactful grant programs – Administer grant schemes with integrity and precision, ensuring compliance with departmental policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Lead strategic planning and delivery – Design and implement engagement, extension, and compliance strategies that support the department's legislative responsibilities.
• Coordinate projects from concept to completion – Prepare and manage project documentation including plans, risk frameworks, timelines, and implementation schedules to ensure effective and timely delivery.
• Provide trusted analysis and advice – Co-ordinate and prepare high-quality briefings and reports, and proactively identify risks and issues—delivering clear, practical recommendations to support decision-making.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Proven experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally and with emotional intelligence—remaining calm under pressure, listening to different perspectives, and negotiating positive outcomes in complex or sensitive situations.
• A high standard of written and verbal communication, with experience preparing, structuring, and tailoring clear, concise materials for a variety of audiences.
• An ability to analyse and interpret information, assessing its relevance and implications to support sound decision-making and contribute to timely outcomes.
• Capability to work with initiative and limited direction, using sound judgement to manage competing priorities, solve problems, and deliver results both independently and as part of a team.
• An understanding of legislation, policies, and public sector processes, and the ability to apply these in supporting compliant and effective project and program delivery.

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.
• Career development opportunities within the SA public sector.
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: 
Ongoing

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.
• A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness to drive is essential.
• Will 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: 
ASO5, $89,007 min - $98,991 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Toni Dalziel, Manager Animal Welfare and Wildlife
toni.dalziel@sa.gov.au

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: 25/06/2026 10:45 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- RD ASO5 Extension Officer - May 2026.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.