Job Description
Director, Water Security, Policy and Planning
Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: ******
Location: **** - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Drivepolicy, influence change and secure South Australia's waterfuture.
Join acommitted and energetic leadership team
ShapeSA water policy and planning, linking strategy with effectivedelivery.
Driveopportunities for innovation and growth in the South Australianwater sector.
Advance water securityoutcomes related to the use, management and conservation of theState's water resources.
TheDepartment for Environment and Water is recognised for itscommitment to sustainable natural resource management and offers anideal environment for collaborative and team-orientedprofessionals.It provides diverse career opportunities, includingthe chance to contribute to policy development and represent SouthAustralia at both national and international forums.
Anexcitingopportunityexists for an accomplished and strategic leader to jointhe Department as the Director, Water Security, Policy andPlanning.
In this influential role, you will lead SouthAustralia's response to some of its most significant waterchallenges and opportunities.
You will shape policy, drive reform,lead innovation and deliver critical programs that strengthen watersecurity, reduce flood hazard risk, and support water sensitiveurban planning.
Partnering with seniorleaders and key stakeholders across government, industry, research,community and First Nations groups, you will influence policy,build strategic relationships, support emergency preparedness, andlead a high-performing team to deliver impactful outcomes for SouthAustralia.
To beconsidered for this role, you will have:




Demonstratedexperiencein effectively leading and managing a team,demonstrating adeptness in decision-making, resource allocationand fostering a collaborative environment toachieveorganisationalgoals
Demonstratedexperiencein developing and implementing policies and programsof national and/or state-wide significance.
Provenability to develop effective relationships withcommunity,industry,government and non-government stakeholder groups toachieve the priorities of government
Soundworking knowledge of the machinery of government and ademonstrated ability to influence and gain the trust andconfidence of others at senior levels in government andnon-government organisations.
Demonstratedexperiencein driving a culture of highperformance.
Provennegotiation, inter-personal and communication skills inpolitically sensitive and complex environments.
Demonstratedexperiencein strategic and business planning that deliverssuccessful outcomes.
Demonstrated criticalthinking skills that enable the identification of issues andthe development and implementation ofeffectivesolutions.
This is a3-year Term Contract.
The Department for Environment and Water is committed tobuilding a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Weencourageapplicationsfrom people with diverse backgrounds including allages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander,people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse andLGBTIQA+.
Applications close: 30/09/202611:00 PM
Attachments
Director Water Security Policy and Planning - 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.

📌 Director, Water Security, Policy And Planning (South Australia)
🏢 Government Of South Australia
📍 South Australia