• Play a critical part in the next phase of Basin Plan implementation.
• Policy officers will be involved in front line interjurisdictional policy.
• All positions have flexibility for hybrid working arrangements.

We’re hiring!

Are you looking to influence policy in the Murray-Darling Basin at the inter-jurisdictional level?

The Murray-Darling Basin and Intergovernmental Team are looking to fill vacancies in the lead up the Basin Plan Review.

If you are looking for a role where you will have a direct insight into the ‘bigger picture’ and would like to play a part in South Australia’s involvement in the next phase of Basin Plan implementation, consider applying today.

• Principal Policy Officer
• Senior Policy and Project officer
• Policy and Project Officer

We are recruiting for multiple positions within the Team across ASO5 to ASO7 classifications to suit the skills and experience of the applicant.

All positions have flexibility for hybrid working arrangements between home and the Adelaide DEW office. This is a merit pool and successful applicants may be offered a role based on organisational needs over the next 24 months. Offers can be made against this merit pool for up to 12 months. Multiple vacancies currently exist in the team and applicants may be considered across all levels with offers made subject to relevant expertise and job suitability. There is a possibility of further extension or an opportunity for a longer-term employment.

The Murray-Darling Basin and Intergovernmental Team work across many areas of DEW and with other state and Commonwealth government agencies to provide policy oversight of all things Basin Plan and River Murray.

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+.