Department for Environment and Water
Job reference:******
Location:**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:Long Term Contract
Eligibility:Open to EveryoneAbout the Role:
The Project Officer is responsible for contributing to
implementation of the Lower Lakes, Coorong and Murray Mouth Icon
Site Environmental Water Management Plan and providing project
management support to key projects within the Environmental Water
team.
The Project Officer is responsible for developing
communication materials/activities, supporting engagement
activities with various stakeholder and community groups, providing
assistance to manage contracts and grant agreements and supporting
the broader initiatives of environmental water delivery within the
Murray-Darling Basin.
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 30 June ****.
Special Conditions:
May be required to participate in emergency preparedness,
response and recovery activities required by government
agencies.
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.




May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel,
occasional overnight absences, 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.
This information must be supplied by all
applicants who are shortlisted for interview.
Remuneration:
ASO5 $92,122 min - $102,456 max p.a.
Enquiries to:
Adrienne Rumbelow, Program Leader, Coorong Lower Lakes Murray
Mouth
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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:29/07/2026 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_******.pdf
- Project Officer CLLMM - RD.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and versatile ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Project Officer, Coorong Lower Lakes Murray Mouth (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Environment and Water
📍 Adelaide