Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 861309
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

DEW has renewed its focus on sustainable and responsive coastal management, and we're growing the Coasts team to meet the challenge. This is your chance to help shape the future of coastal management in South Australia.

We are hiring two Coast and Marine Officers - one ongoing position and one short-term contract (with possibility of extension) - to support the development and implementation of local coast protection strategies, programs and projects across the state.

The role provides advice and undertakes research and investigations for coastal and marine policies and processes, strategic planning documents, and Development Plans. The role also provides scientific input to the assessment of coastal development applications referred to the Coast Protection Board (CPB) and may be required to administer CPB grants provided to Councils for coastal protection works or studies.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Support local coastal protection strategies, programs, and projects by developing, implementing and providing professional advice to internal and external stakeholders.
- Undertake scientific investigations, monitoring, and assessment of coastal and marine environments, including the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of physical and biological data to inform evidence-based management decisions, including projects, policies, and strategic planning documents.
- Formulate, design, coordinate and deliver project activities in alignment with policies, standards, budgets, and timeframes.
- Establish and foster strong collaborative partnerships, relationships, and networks with key stakeholders,



and represent the Branch and Coast Protection Board professionally to support the effective delivery of project objectives.

Join the Coast team and help safeguard one of South Australia's most valuable assets, for generations to come.

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: Two opportunities available: One ongoing position and one short-term contract (with possibility of extension).

Essential Qualifications: A university degree in engineering, biological, environmental or physical sciences with a coastal processes component is essential.

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.
- Prior to being employed,



the successful applicant will be required to obtain a National Police Check.
- Intrastate and remote area travel may be required, including travel in light aircraft.
- May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel with occasional overnight absences and 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: PO2 ($94,769 min - $109,787 max) p.a.

Enquiries to:

Courtney Schupp, Team Leader, Coastal Science & Monitoring
[email protected]

Application Instructions:

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a Pre-Employment Declaration and current CV, along with a letter of application (max. 3 pages) that addresses the Essential and Desirable Criteria (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: 29/10/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- PO2 Coast and Marine Officer - RD.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

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

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