Department for Environment and Water

Job reference: 863771

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Help protect and conserve South Australia's unique native vegetation for future generations.

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Native Vegetation Officer to join our team and contribute to the administration of South Australia's native vegetation legislation.

About the Role

As a Native Vegetation Officer, you will provide scientific and technical advice to support the effective implementation of the Native Vegetation Act 1991 and Native Vegetation Regulations 2017. Working with government, industry, landholders, and environmental stakeholders, you will play a key role in assessing applications to clear native vegetation, supporting compliance activities, and promoting the sustainable management and conservation of native vegetation across the state.

This is an exciting opportunity for an environmental skilled who enjoys balancing science, policy, legislation and stakeholder engagement to deliver positive environmental outcomes.

Key Responsibilities In this role, you will:

- Assess and coordinate applications to clear native vegetation in accordance with legislative requirements.
- Provide expert scientific and technical advice on native vegetation protection, management and conservation matters.
- Support compliance activities, including field assessments and investigations where required such as Environmental Impact Statements.
- Assist the Native Vegetation Council and associated committees in evaluating native vegetation offsets and compliance matters.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of policies, procedures and business systems that support native vegetation management programs.
- Build productive relationships with external stakeholders, including government agencies, industry representatives, landholders, environmental groups and other stakeholders.
- Deliver accurate,



practical and timely advice on the interpretation and application of native vegetation legislation to internal stakeholders, including the Minister, Executive and the Native Vegetation Council.
- Assess applications for native vegetation clearance under the current planning regime in accordance with statutory timeframes.

What We're Looking For

You will bring

- Knowledge of native vegetation management, ecology, environmental assessment, or a related discipline.
- Experience interpreting and applying environmental legislation, policy or regulatory frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex technical information.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Experience preparing technical reports, recommendations and advice.
- The ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.

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 till 31 December 2027

Essential Qualifications:

A degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management or other relevant discipline





Special Conditions:

- May be required to participate in responses to state emergencies or associated duties.
- 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 without restrictions.
- 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 intra or interstate 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:

PO2, $94,769 min - $109,787 max p.a.

Enquiries to:

Teri Hopkins, Manager Native Vegetation

[email protected]

Application Instructions:

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

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV and letter of application (maximum 3 pages). This letter should address the essential and desirable criteria (if applicable) outlined in the role description using the STAR Method (Situation, Task, Action and Result) where appropriate. (standard application criteria).

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: 22/11/2026 6:00 PM

📌 Native Vegetation Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Government Of South Australia
📍 Adelaide