Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 847746
Location: 5343 - BERRI
Job status: Long Term Contract
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: 
Contract for up to 12 months

Essential Criteria (including qualifications):

• 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 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.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel for extended periods 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.

Remuneration: 
OPS3 $71,589 min - $76,033 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Tim Branford, Manager, Monitoring Operations
Tim.Branford@sa.gov.au
(08) 8688 3163 or  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: 26/06/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- OPS3 Senior Hydrometric Officer - Riverland - 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.