About the Role
The Department is offering a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping environmental evaluation and reporting at the strategic level, influencing policy, shaping programs and delivering outcomes that have lasting environmental, social and economic impact.
The Program Manager, Environmental Evaluation and Reporting is a critical role that leads the strategic direction, planning and coordinated delivery of environmental evaluation and reporting initiatives that support evidence-based policy advice, products and deliverables to multiple stakeholders.
The role will embed the application of evidence into key initiatives including the Department's trends and condition reporting, develop clear frameworks and deliver evaluation and reporting required for the implementation of the Biodiversity Act ****, the State Biodiversity Plan and State of the Environment reporting.
You will be an experienced leader with a strong track record and experience in:
The development of frameworks and delivery of environmental evaluation and reporting, including an ability to apply scientific data and evidence to inform policy, strategy and decision-making.
Developing and maintaining strategic partnerships and influencing outcomes across government, research institutions, industry and other stakeholders.
The management of strategic, complex and sensitive policy projects or programs including project scoping, funding, preparation and meeting of budgets, endorsement and implementation phases.
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 2 Years.
Essential Criteria (including qualifications):
Proven track record in effectively supervising a team, and the ability to foster a collaborative environment to achieve organisational goals.
High-level experience in the development of frameworks and delivery of environmental evaluation and reporting, including a demonstrated ability to apply scientific data and evidence to inform policy, strategy and decision-making.
Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining strategic partnerships and influencing outcomes across government, research institutions, industry and other stakeholder groups.
Experience in the management of strategic, complex and sensitive policy projects or programs including project scoping, funding, preparation and meeting of budgets, endorsement and implementation phases.




Demonstrated ability to communicate complex and sensitive information accurately while being attentive to the political and social workplace.
Desirable Criteria
Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or similar is desirable.
Experience as a member of state and/or inter-jurisdictional committees and working groups.
Sound understanding of natural resources management and integrated natural resources management policy and practice.
Special Conditions:
May be required to participate in responses to state emergencies or associated duties.
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 candidate will be required to provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), which is required to be renewed every three years.
DEW will cover the cost of renewal.
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:ASO8 $130,046 min - $139,342 max p.a.
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📌 Program Manager, Environmental Evaluation & Reporting (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Environment and Water, Government of South Australia
📍 Adelaide