Our purpose is to help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper. We manage water for the future, respond to climate change, protect native species and look after iconic places like Cleland Wildlife Park, Seal Bay and Naracoorte Caves. Our people are passionate about making a difference, and we'd love you to join us.

About the role

Lead the Dog and Cat Management Unit and provide strategic and policy advice to the Dog and Cat Management Board, the Minister and other stakeholders. The role oversees the management of dogs and cats under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995, builds partnerships at state and national levels, and drives the delivery of legislative and policy change. It also leads and develops the team and manages the unit's resources, budget and governance, while contributing to strategic direction across the Conservation and Wildlife Branch.

Key responsibilities will include:

Provide expert advice and strategic direction to the Dog and Cat Management Board, the Minister and stakeholders.

Lead policy development and legislative change for dog and cat management in SA.

Build partnerships with key stakeholders at state and national levels.

Prepare evidence-based reports and briefings for executive leadership, the Board and the Minister.

Lead and develop the Dog and Cat Management Unit, managing its staff, budget and governance.

Contribute to strategic direction as part of the Conservation and Wildlife leadership team.

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 Advantages.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Access to our Fitness Passport Program.

Meaningful and rewarding career.

An appropriate qualification in Business Management, Public Administration or other relevant discipline.

Special conditions





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.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity, ongoing role.

Application instructions

For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number .

Applications are to be made through the IWorkForSA website.

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The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources aims to help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper.

In South Australia we have a unique system of natural resources management boards that work in partnership with us to fulfil our roles and deliver services across eight natural resource management regions. Through the boards we develop meaningful relationships with the community and increase our shared knowledge and understanding about natural resources. We encourage debate and share the decision-making and accountability for choices made.

Our work is guided by the commitments set out in State Natural Resources Management Plan, the regional natural resources management plans and by our Corporate Plan.

Our vision

An exceptional state because we look after our natural capital.

Our purpose

To help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper.

Our roles

To achieve our purpose we’ve adopted four complementary roles:

•A facilitator of community involvement in and taking responsibility for the environment.





•A steward of the state’s natural resources to enable sustainable development.

•The custodian of public parks, gardens, heritage places and crown lands for public benefit and enjoyment, and for their intrinsic value.

•An authority on the state’s environment and natural resources to help governments, businesses and individuals make good long-term decisions.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources aims to help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper.

In South Australia we have a unique system of natural resources management boards that work in partnership with us to fulfil our roles and deliver services across eight natural resource management regions. Through the boards we develop meaningful relationships with the community and increase our shared knowledge and understanding about natural resources. We encourage debate and share the decision-making and accountability for choices made.

Our work is guided by the commitments set out in State Natural Resources Management Plan, the regional natural resources management plans and by our Corporate Plan.

Our vision

An exceptional state because we look after our natural capital.

Our purpose

To help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper.

Our roles

To achieve our purpose we’ve adopted four complementary roles:

•A facilitator of community involvement in and taking responsibility for the environment.

•A steward of the state’s natural resources to enable sustainable development.

•The custodian of public parks, gardens, heritage places and crown lands for public benefit and enjoyment, and for their intrinsic value.

•An authority on the state’s environment and natural resources to help governments, businesses and individuals make good long-term decisions.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

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📌 Manager, Dog and Cat Management (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Environment and Water
📍 Adelaide