Engage with Landholders and participate in construction projects aimed at returning low flows on public and private lands.

• Choose an engagement focus or a construction focus
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Contribute to significant environmental outcomes

About the Role:

Flows for the Future (F4F) is a fast paced program, with a range of challenging and exciting opportunities to further skills in community engagement, project management and/or contractor management and on-ground works. Team work and adaptability in formulating solutions, aimed at improving catchment health and environmental outcomes, are strong features of working in this Program. The program is responsible for implementing real-world solutions that make a difference to the health of the Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges (EMLR) and also support objectives for the Murray Darling Basin.

The Field Officers specialise in two key areas, landowner participation (engagement) and implementation (construction contract management). The Field Officer roles within the Participation Team are operational, seeking to engage landholders to voluntarily participate in the F4F Program, support community education, and improve management and reporting of water resources in the EMLR. The Field Officer roles within the Implementation Team contribute to the implementation, monitoring and reporting on installation of low flow bypass devices at targeted sites and deliver other on ground works, activities and construction projects aimed at returning low flows on public and private lands across the EMLR. 

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

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. Contract lengths range from short term to long term, based on operational requirements. 

Special Conditions:

• The position will be located at an office in either Mt Barker or Adelaide (Waymouth Street). If appropriate, an arrangement to ensure suitable time is spent working from a regional office and Adelaide can be negotiated if the successful applicant is unable to be based within a regional office full time.
• May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.
• The incumbent may be required to work alone in a field environment from time to time.
• Must hold a current drivers' licence and be prepared to undertake 4WD training.
• Some out of hours work, intrastate travel involving overnight absences from home and attendance at public meetings out of normal office hours may be required.
• All staff are encouraged to wear the appropriate uniform in any public setting to represent DEW in a professional manner.
• The incumbent must be willing to undertake accredited training that relates to the administration of the Flows for the Future project, as required.
• May be required to work on weekends and public holidays for which a loading will be paid.

Remuneration: 

OPS3 $67,589 min - $72,033 max p.a. 

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+.