Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 863267
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
The Commercial Leasing Officer is responsible for the provision of a range of services relating to the strategic and operational management and maintenance of commercial leases, licenses and other agreements held by the Department for Workplace and Water. The role is also responsible for assessing and issuing marine mammal interaction permits to support marine mammal tourism in South Australia. The role will contribute to achieving the Department’s aim of effective management and optimal use of Departmental commercial lease properties and assets.

- Demonstrate appropriate and professional workplace behaviours that are in line with the Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector.
- Maintain a commitment to EEO, Diversity, Ethical Conduct, and record keeping within legislative requirements, according to the principles of the Public Sector Act 2009.
- Actively participate in the Department’s Performance Development and Review Program.
- Demonstrate appropriate and professional workplace behaviours that align closely with the White Ribbon message.

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:
Contract for up to 10 January 2028
Part-time 30 hours per week

Essential Criteria (including qualifications):

- Ability and experience in preparing, interpreting and administering commercial lease agreements, including providing advice based on legislative and policy requirements.
- Writes fluently, conveying complex information in a way that the reader will easily understand its message.
- Experience in managing partnerships and relationships with commercial tenants, the non-profit sector and internal stakeholders.
- Can effectively control budgets, monitor actuals, issue invoices, follow up bad debts and prepare financial reports.
- Knowledge of Crown Land Management Act, National Parks and Wildlife Act and the Retail and Commercial Leases Act.
- A current class “C” driver’s license and willingness to drive is essential.

Special Conditions:

- Will 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.




- May be required to undertake intrastate 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:
ASO5 $92,122 min - $102,456 max p.a., pro rata for part time hours.

Enquiries to:
Carla Montgomerie, Commercial Leasing Officer
***************@sa.gov.au
Ph: (08) 8429 7***

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 (max. 3 pages) addressing 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: 17/11/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf
- RD ASO5 Commercial Leasing Officer.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.

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