Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 694548
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a new Senior Policy Officer, 30 by 30 Project working in the Park Planning and Visitor Experience, Protected Area Policy Unit Branch of the National Parks and Public Lands Division. 

The Senior Policy Officer is responsible for providing high level policy, legislative and management advice relating to protected area acquisition, in South Australia. This includes support for strategic initiatives associated with the Protecting Important Biodiversity Areas (PIBA) funding agreement, consideration of the biodiversity risks and opportunities, working with philanthropic partners and public private protected area establishment 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: 
Contract up to 19 December 2026.

Special Conditions:

• Will be required to participate in responses to state emergencies or associated duties.
• Intrastate and remote area travel is required, including travel in light aircraft and overnight absences.
• May be required to work outside of the normal hours of work.
• Demonstrates ability to work alone and be self-reliant.
• A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.
• 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.

Remuneration: 
ASO6 $98,478 min - $104,165 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Andrew Burnell, Team Leader - Park Strategy and Establishment
[email protected]
0411 285 902

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 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: 08/09/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO6 New Senior Policy Officer 30 by 30 Project FINAL 20250812.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.