The Commercial Leasing Officer reports to the Team Leader, Commercial Leasing within the Public Land and Business Partnerships Branch.

The Commercial Leasing Officer role will be responsible for the management of complex leases and licenses within National Parks. Duties include:

- preparing commercial leases and licenses in accordance with legislation including National Parks and Wildlife Act, Crown Lands Act, Retail and Commercial Leases Act
- provide high level written advice to a range of stakeholders including other government agencies and the Minister.
- provide technical advice, in accordance with legislation and policy, to clients and key stakeholders
- maintain financial recording, rent reviews, extension of leases
- participate in meetings with various stakeholders

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).

Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: for up to 10 January 2028

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.

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA. 863267

Applications close: 17/11/2026 11:00 PM

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