Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 860262
Location: 5343 - BERRI
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
The Senior Hydrometric Officer is responsible for the collection and entry of hydrological data into information systems; contributing vital information to help the South Australian Government manage potential impacts on its water resources and assets. The role contributes towards complex data analysis and prepares initial reports for each dataset aligning with set standards and procedures. A key component of the role includes responsibility for assisting with the development of plans and reports; contributing to all project outcomes as directed.

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: 
Ongoing.

Essential Criteria (including qualifications):

• Experience with hydrological monitoring infrastructure/equipment installation, operation or maintenance. Capable of identifying and independently resolving a range of operational issues.
• Working knowledge of water monitoring policy, guidelines and procedures.
• Experience in management and maintenance of data and information.
• Knowledge of and experience in using geographic positioning and other basic survey methods including acoustic monitoring instrumentation technologies.
• Knowledge of and experience in using spreadsheets, relational and spatial database applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously.
• General knowledge of safe boating practices and working near water.
• Experience in planning, coordinating and delivering minor projects including procuring and installing a wide range of instruments and equipment.
• Indirectly supervising of staff for minor projects and allocated work tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately, clearly and concisely compose documents such as correspondence and report field observations.
• Required to be a State Authorised Officer under the Landscapes South Australia Act 2019.
• A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.
• 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 for extended periods 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 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. This information must be supplied by all applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

Remuneration: 
OPS3 $74,095 min - $78,694 max p.a. 

Enquiries to:
Tim Branford, Manager Monitoring Operations
[email protected]
Phone number (08) 8688 3163

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). This letter should address the essential and desirable criteria (if applicable) outlined in the role description using the STAR Method (Situation, Task, Action and Result) where appropriate.

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: 18/10/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- OPS3_RD_P57415_Senior Hydrometric Officer-Riverland.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.