Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 838505
Location: 5280 - MILLICENT
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
​An exciting opportunity exists to play a central role in supporting the South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board (the Board). Reporting to the Finance and Business Officer, the role provides high level administrative support on a variety of matters including project support, finance, fleet, reporting and work health and safety.

You'll have experience in providing business and administrative functions to a team. You will be highly motivated and display strong initiative especially in prioritising your own workload.

This is a newly created role and is offered initially for 12 months.

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).
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: 
Contract for 12 months.

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 applicant will be required to obtain a National Police Check.
• A current class “C" driver's licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is desirable.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel, occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normal hours of work.

Remuneration: 
ASO4 $76,561 min - $80,256 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
David Williamson, Manager South East Drainage Operations
David.Williamson@sa.gov.au
(08) 87303555 or 0427 838 471

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 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: 06/04/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO4 Senior Business Support Officer.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.