Principal Advisor, Restoration

Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 582532
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About the Role:
The Principal Advisor, Restoration is responsible for providing leadership in the provision of scientific advice and to develop the strategic direction of restoration and conservation projects. The role is responsible for ensuring scientific advice is credible, rigorous and fit for purpose, leading to the development and implementation of adaptive evidence based ecological conservation strategies and projects, with a focus on wetland restoration. The role will lead the development of funding proposals and delivery of environmental projects in effective partnership with key stakeholders across DEW, Universities, State Government agencies, First Nations groups and the broader community.
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 National Parks across SA.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Meaningful and rewarding career

Contract:
Contract for up to 12 months
Essential Qualifications:
A degree in Science related to natural resource management, restoration of degraded coastal/aquatic/marine ecosystems or ecological function discipline is essential. Postgraduate qualifications in a related discipline or equivalent on the job experience are required
Special Conditions:

• Intrastate and interstate travel including overnight absences may be required
• Will be required to participate in fire management or associated duties
• Out of hours work may be required
• Must hold a current drivers licence

Remuneration:
PO4 - $109,060 min - $118,690 max p.a.
Enquiries to:
Rebecca Quin - A/Manager Environmental Science and Research Partnerships
Rebecca.Quin@sa.gov.au
(08) 8204 1130
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: 20/03/2024 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.