Principal Advisor, Biodiversity Science and - Adelaide, Australia - SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT AND WATER

SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT AND WATER

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Adelaide, Australia

5 days ago

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Description

Department for Environment and Water

Job reference: 589644

Location:

ADELAIDE

Job status:
Ongoing

Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

We are the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), an organisation that leads the way in conserving, sustaining, and creating prosperity for South Australia.

We influence government decisions and deliver high-quality policy, programs, and assets that significantly affect the state's social, environmental, and economic well-being.

We're passionate about inclusion, diversity, customer service, and achieving results, all through the means of innovative technology and strategic partnerships.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about preserving our planet's rich tapestry of life? Do you possess a deep understanding of biodiversity science and a knack for translating knowledge into action? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

Key role outcomes:

Priority biodiversity research needs are identified and effective, outcomefocussed partnerships between researchers, DEW business units and relevant external stakeholders are developed and maintained.
Emerging themes and issues relating to biodiversity and nature conservation are identified and considered within a South Australian context.
Timely and specialist advice, expert analysis and briefings are provided to the Minister, Chief Executive, Executive and senior management, on critical and complex matters related to biodiversity science and nature conservation.
Staff are empowered to enable the development and use of evidence in government decisions, through supportive team leadership.
Leadership, technical direction, mentoring and oversight are provided for ecologyrelated assessments, investigations and project development

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.
Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Meaningful and rewarding career

Contract:

Ongoing Contract

Essential Qualifications:

***A postgraduate qualification in a relevant science, e.g. applied ecology, environmental science or nature conservation is essential

Special Conditions:

May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties
A current class "C" driver's license and willingness to drive is desirable
Some out of hours work may be required
Intra

- state and inter-state travel including overnight absences may be required.

Remuneration:

PO4 - $109,060 min - $118,690 max p.a.

Enquiries to:

Rebecca Quin - A/Manager, Environmental Science and Research Partnerships

Application Instructions:

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applications close: 04/05/2024 11:00 PM