Principal Advisor River Murray, Team Leader Freshwater, River Murray & Coorong

The Principal Advisor River Murray and Team Leader, Freshwater, River Murray and Coorong Science is a recognised expert who provides high level scientific advice to support strategic water policy and natural resource management outcomes for South Australia.

The role provides strategic and technical leadership, and the coordination and management of the development and delivery of freshwater, River Murray and Coorong-related scientific work undertaken by the Science and Information Branch and the Agency more broadly.

The role, is responsible for ensuring scientific advice is credible, rigorous and fit for purpose, and includes the oversight and coordination of resources to effectively and efficiently deliver freshwater, River Murray and Coorong priority scientific projects and programs. This also includes the collaboration and establishment of effective partnerships with key stakeholders across DEW, Universities and other State Government agencies.

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+.