Job Description
Location
Adelaide SA 5000•Hybrid work
Benefits
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Employee assistance program
Work from home
Salary packaging
Full job description
Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 689109
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About the Role:
The Manager Water Science is responsible for leading the vision and setting the direction for the Water Science Unit within DEW to inform the State's water planning and management decisions. The role leads the analysis and translation of water knowledge and other information to inform and to support agency objectives, policy and program development. The Manager leads and manages the Water Science Unit, provides mentoring and oversees the management of the Unit's staff. As a key member of the Water Science and Monitoring Branch leadership team the Manager also oversees and contributes to strategic direction setting, positioning and business planning for the Branch.
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).
Meaningful and rewarding career.
Contract:
Ongoing
Desirable Qualifications:
An appropriate tertiary qualification in leadership, business management or Public Sector Management.
A tertiary qualification in science, engineering, environmental management or related field.
Special Conditions:
May be required to participate in fire management and associated duties.
Intra/interstate and remote area travel may be required.
May be required to work out of hours.
This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Department requiring you to obtain an NPC.
Remuneration:
MAS3 $127,859 max p.a.
Enquiries to:
Peter Baker, Director, Water Science and Monitoring
[email protected]
0418XXXXXX
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 (max. 3 pages) addressing the Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (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: 13/08/2026 11:00 PM
Adelaide SA 5000•Hybrid work
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Employee assistance program
Work from home
Salary packaging
Full job description
Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 689109
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About the Role:
The Manager Water Science is responsible for leading the vision and setting the direction for the Water Science Unit within DEW to inform the State's water planning and management decisions. The role leads the analysis and translation of water knowledge and other information to inform and to support agency objectives, policy and program development. The Manager leads and manages the Water Science Unit, provides mentoring and oversees the management of the Unit's staff. As a key member of the Water Science and Monitoring Branch leadership team the Manager also oversees and contributes to strategic direction setting, positioning and business planning for the Branch.
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).
Meaningful and rewarding career.
Contract:
Ongoing
Desirable Qualifications:
An appropriate tertiary qualification in leadership, business management or Public Sector Management.
A tertiary qualification in science, engineering, environmental management or related field.
Special Conditions:
May be required to participate in fire management and associated duties.
Intra/interstate and remote area travel may be required.
May be required to work out of hours.
This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Department requiring you to obtain an NPC.
Remuneration:
MAS3 $127,859 max p.a.
Enquiries to:
Peter Baker, Director, Water Science and Monitoring
[email protected]
0418XXXXXX
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 (max. 3 pages) addressing the Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (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: 13/08/2026 11:00 PM
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