Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 689326
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

Water Science and Monitoring branch is offering a fantastic opportunity to start your hydrogeology career among a team of highly supportive and skilled groundwater specialists. This role will equip you with skills and experience that are highly sought after in both the public and private sectors.

The Hydrogeologist is primarily responsible for providing professional hydrogeological advice and services and uses existing tools and applications to obtain, assess and ensure the quality of data to support management decisions. The role focuses on providing advice on matters relating to the water planning and management of the State's groundwater resources, supporting projects in various groundwater systems across the State and providing hydrogeological input into key Department for Environment and Water initiatives.

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: 
This is a merit pool and successful applicants may be offered a role over the next 12 months based on business needs.

Essential Qualifications:
Tertiary degree in engineering, natural resources, science or equivalent, with emphasis on hydrogeology is essential.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.
• A current class “C" driver's licence, and willingness to drive, is essential.
• May be required to occasionally undertake intra or interstate travel and work outside of the normal hours of work.

Remuneration: 
PO1 $68,478 min - $83,594 max p.a. 

Enquiries to:
Darren Alcoe, Manager Groundwater Assessments and Reporting
Darren.Alcoe@sa.gov.au

(08) 7424 5825 

Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to follow the guidance outlined in the Guide for Applicants when preparing their application. 

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: 14/08/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- PO1-Hydrogeologist RD.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- WSM Guide for Applicants JUL25.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.