Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 858197
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
The Project Property Officer will report to the Team Leader Case Management within the Business Partnerships Unit within the Public Lands and Business Services Branch. The Project Property Officer role will be responsible for the delivery of projects to support the Department to achieve its Crown land revenue targets, management of complex Crown land disposal transactions and to provide high level written advice to a range of stakeholders including other government agencies and the Minister. In addition, this role will also provide technical advice, in accordance with legislation and policy, to clients and key stakeholders regarding the assessment, allocation and disposal of land and the administration of Crown land tenures.

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.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.
• 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 2 May 2028 

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.
• 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: 
ASO5 $92,122 min - $102,456 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Yani Grbich, Team Leader Case Management 
[email protected]
PH: (08) 7424 5849

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: 01/10/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description ASO5 Project Property Officer P58681.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.