About the Role:
Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping South Australia's environmental future? Join us at the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) as a Team Leader & Principal Advisor, Environmental Data Strategy and Coordination!
At DEW, we're committed to conserving, sustaining, and prospering South Australia's rich natural heritage. As a key player in our Strategy Science and Corporate Services Division, you'll be at the forefront of driving major Strategy and policy development. Your expertise in Environmental Data and information will guide evidence-based decision-making, ensuring our initiatives are grounded in sound science and effective data management.
In this role, you'll lead and collaborate with a team dedicated to delivering timely and coordinated Environmental Data services and information products. Your strategic vision will set the course for corporate standards and initiatives, driving open data initiatives and fostering collaborative partnerships with government agencies and research institutions.But that's not all – you'll also have the opportunity to represent DEW on state and national committees, influencing environmental policy and achieving our agency's goals on a broader scale.
If you're passionate about making a tangible impact on environmental initiatives and eager to lead with innovation and collaboration, then we want you on our team! Join us in shaping a sustainable future for South Australia and beyond. Apply now and be part of something truly transformative.
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: Ongoing Contract
Essential Qualifications:
Degree in knowledge management, geography, environmental science, natural resource management or related field is essential with a postgraduate qualification in a related field desirable.
Special Conditions:
- May be required to participate in emergency management and associated duties
- May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel and work outside of the normal hours of work.
- 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).
Remuneration: PO4 - $109,060 min - $118,690 max p.a
Enquiries to:
Matthew Royal - Manager Geospatial, Environmental Data and Information
*************@sa.gov.au
(08) 8124 4***
Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.
To be considered, 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+.