Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 850916
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Senior Ecological Modeller undertakes quantitative ecological modelling and data analyses, and provides professional ecological advice and services to inform environmental decision making in South Australia. The role develops and maintains strong partnerships both within and outside the Agency, to inform planning, implementation and evaluation of DEW policy and programs that require ecological input. The role requires a sound and broad understanding of applied conservation and restoration ecology and prioritisation. The role also undertakes priority environmental projects and analyses as required.

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: 
Contract for up to 12 months.

Essential Criteria (including qualifications):

• A degree in environment, conservation or related Natural Resource Management discipline, and relevant higher qualification(s) or extensive relevant discipline experience is essential.
• A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness to undertake 4wd training 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.

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

Enquiries to:
Andrew West, Team Leader and Principal Advisor Ecosystem and Landscape Analytics
Andrew.West@sa.gov.au
0424 316 654

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: 23/07/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- PO3 Senior Ecological Modeller - 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.