Department for Environment and Water
Job reference:******
Location:**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:Long Term Contract
Eligibility:Open to EveryoneAbout the Role:
Are you an organised and proactive qualified with strong
communication and administrative skills, and commitment to
supporting others to achieve environmental outcomes?
Are you passionate about working in a fast-paced, dynamic and
diverse workplace?
The Executive and Project Officer provides highly effective,
responsive and confidential administrative services to the
Director, Conservation and Wildlife and the Director, Native
Vegetation and Pastoral Management.
The role is responsible for the
efficient operation and coordination of the Directors' diaries,
travel arrangements, document/correspondence management, including
preparation of reports, letters, files, minutes, information
systems, monitoring of tasking, and coordination of team responses
on behalf of the Directors.
The key functions undertaken include executive support for
committees, events organisation, monitoring task and risk
registers, and undertaking projects and research when required by
the Directors.
The Executive and Project Officer plays a key role
in facilitating emerging and sensitive issues on behalf of the
Directors and coordinating minor projects, including supporting the
broader initiatives of each Branch.
Project support functions
include research and analysis, coordinating and monitoring project
timeframes, developing recommendations, stakeholder engagement and
reporting.
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 the 24 March ****.
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.
Intrastate and remote area travel may be required.
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:
ASO4 $79,432 min - $83,266 max p.a.
Enquiries to:
Dr Cassandra Star, Director, Native Vegetation and Pastoral
Management
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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 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:23/07/2026 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- ASO4 Executive and Project Officer - RD.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_******.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.

📌 Executive And Project Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Environment and Water
📍 Adelaide