Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 850768
Location: 5343 - BERRI
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
The Team Leader will work across the Riverland and state Networks to lead the operation and maintenance of ground and surface water sites and associated structures. The Team Leader will supervise employees and contractors engaged in a broad range of activities including the planning, costing and delivery of projects including budget and asset management. The Team Leader will provide oversight of the collection and entry of data into information systems.

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 Contract

Essential Criteria (including qualifications):

• A current Class C driver’s licence.

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.
• 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
• Inter and intrastate and remote area travel is required, including travel in light aircraft or boat.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel, occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normal hours of work.
• The incumbent will be required to wear protective clothing in accordance with Departmental policy.
• May be required to work from another center within the Region or any Region or Management Unit within the State.

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: 
OPS5 $85,168 min - $91,049 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Tim Branford, Manager, Monitoring Operations 
Tim.Branford@sa.gov.au
0417 864 531

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: 22/07/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- OPS5 Team Leader Riverland Operations - 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.