Department for Environment and Water
Job reference:******
Location:**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:Long Term Contract
Eligibility:Open to EveryoneShape the future of South Australia's
coastline
Are you ready to apply your surveying expertise to support the
monitoring and protection of South Australia's coastal
environments?
In this role, you will contribute to high-quality
technical survey programs that underpins South Australia's
statewide coastal monitoring program that informs evidence-based
decision-making across some of the state's most significant natural
assets.
About the Role:
The Survey Officer is
responsible for undertaking and assisting with technical surveys
that support topographic and hydrographic coastal monitoring
programs, contributing to the management of South Australia's
coastal environments.
Key responsibilities will include:
Develop methodologies to support the collection and
analysis of valid and reliable data.
Retrieve and store data in line with the Department
procedures.
Provide timely and accurate advice and assistance to
internal and external stakeholders.
Provide technical reports that incorporate relevant
recommendations for clients.
Review and maintain procedures.
What you will bring:
Experience in conducting survey techniques relating to
coastal, marine, and estuarine environments.
Ability to provide timely and accurate advice,
recommendations, and reports to management on technical
matters.
Strong capability in collecting, validating, analysing,
interpreting, and presenting technical data to support
reporting and decision-making.
Strong collaboration skills with experience contributing to
multidisciplinary teams delivering coastal monitoring and
management programs.
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, cooperative 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:
Two year contract
Essential Criteria (including
qualifications):
An appropriate qualification in Surveying.
A current First Aid Certificate.
A current Class C driver's licence and willingness and
ability to safely operate a 4WD.
Experience in conducting survey techniques relating to
coast, marine and estuarine environments.
Experience in providing advice and recommendations and
reports to management on technical matters.
Experience in collecting, validating, analysing,
interpreting, presenting and archiving technical data and
information.
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.
This role requires candidates to provide a Nationally
Coordinated Criminal History Check which must be renewed every
three years before expiry.
DEW will cover the cost of
renewal.




Inter and intrastate and remote area travel is required,
including travel in light aircraft.
Will 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:
TGO2, $80,794 min - $85,776 max p.a.
Enquiries to:
Felicity Beswick, Team Leader Coastal Operations & Engineering
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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, CV and
letter of application (maximum 3 pages).
This letter should address
the essential and desirable criteria (if applicable) outlined in
the role description using the STAR Method (Situation, Task, Action
and Result) where appropriate.
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:16/08/2026 11:45 PM
Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_******.pdf
- RD TGO2 Survey Officer, P*****.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.

📌 Survey Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Environment and Water
📍 Adelaide