Department for Setting and Water
Job reference: 850776
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:As the first point of contact for customers, the Administration Support Officer delivers a high standard of customer service and administrative support for the effective and efficient operation of the Native Vegetation Unit team. The role also provides administrative support in correspondence, reporting and coordination of business. The role takes responsibility for processing, providing responses and communicating outcomes regarding the Native Vegetation clearance applications, compliance cases and correspondence. The role also provides information and advice on the administration of the Native Vegetation Act 1991, regulations, policies, guideline and forms to internal and external customers, to achieve the objectives of the unit and the Department.
What can we offer you!

- Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the outstanding 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 till 31 December 2026

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.




- 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.
- 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.

Remuneration:
ASO3, $74,095 min - $78,694 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Dr Cassandra Star, Director, Native Vegetation and Pastoral Management
**************@sa.gov.au
0434 887 ***

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 (maximum 3 pages) addressing the Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (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: 15/07/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- RD ASO3 Administration Support Officer, P68818.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the versatile working arrangements for this role.

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