Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 863836
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Grant Project Officer administers external grant funding through the Government Owned Heritage (GOH) Fund and Heritage Grants Program, including supporting assessment panels, government and community owners and managers of State Heritage Places. The role coordinates the management of data for reporting purposes and takes a proactive approach to the development and continuous improvement of reporting systems and procedures through the online grants management system called ‘Smarty Grants’.

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 versatile 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 12 Months

Essential Essential Criteria (including qualifications):

- Has demonstrated experience with grants management procedures, management systems and governance requirements.
- Has sound knowledge of financial budgetary processes, and understands and adheres to legislative and policy financial management and reporting requirements.




- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, prioritise workloads and allocate time appropriately
- Demonstrated ability to monitor workload and communicate difficulties to their manager in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to write with the reader in mind, selecting an appropriate, user friendly style and tone.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail to consistently produce accurate, high quality work.
- Has the ability to recognise and implement continuous improvements to ensure programs are successfully delivered.
- Highly competent in Excel and financial management spreadsheets to track projects and reporting requirements.

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.
- 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: ASO4 $82,212min - $86,180max p.a., pro rata for part time hours.

Enquiries to:

Beverley Voigt, Manager, Heritage South Australia
[email protected]
8429 8491

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) This letter should address 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: 23/11/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO4 P54669 Grants Project Officer 20261103 FINAL.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration.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.

📌 Grants Project Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Environment and Water
📍 Adelaide