General Manager, Stormwater Management Authority

Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 578399
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a General Manager, Stormwater Management Authority in the Water Security, Policy and Planning Branch. The General Manager has overall responsibility for administration, delivering projects and developing policy advice for the Stormwater Management Authority (SMA), an independent statutory Authority. This includes driving Stormwater Management planning across the State in collaboration with local government, providing strategic advice to the Stormwater Management Authority Board in relation to the exercise of its functions as specified in Schedule 1A of the Local Government Act 1999 and overseeing elements related to the implementation of the SMA Strategic Plan.
The General Manager plays a key role in engaging with local government to facilitate the implementation of large-scale Stormwater Management plans and engaging directly with State Government Agencies and other relevant stakeholders (including industry) to ensure a consistent policy approach to Stormwater Management in South Australia.
The incumbent is also responsible for undertaking financial management, executive and administrative related functions to support the SMA, including the operation of the Stormwater Management Fund, preparing key issue briefings and communicating the SMA’s role to relevant stakeholders and the general public.
What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental and heritage 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 SA.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract:
Ongoing
Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.
• A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness to drive is desirable.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Interstate travel including overnight absences may be required.

Remuneration:
ASO8 $119,317 min - $123,822 max p.a.
Enquiries to:
Hannah Ellyard, Manager, Urban Water Strategy
Hannah.Ellyard@sa.gov.au
8204 1749
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 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: 28/02/2024 11:00 PM
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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.