Assessment And Compliance Officer

Department For Environment And Water; Berri; Hybrid; AUD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model with flexible

Free entry into DEW managed Parks

Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport Program

Job summary

The Department for Environment and Water is seeking an Assessment and Compliance Officer in South Australia to support the administration and implementation of Landscape South Australia Act 2019, focusing on water- affecting activities and policy advice.

This short-term contract offers a hybrid work model, flexible hours, and benefits such as park entry, salary sacrifices, and access to EAP and Fitness Passport.

Responsibilities

• The Assessment and Compliance Officer role contributes to administration and implementation of the Landscape South Australia Act 2019, including water- affecting activities control policies and policy advice.
• May require travel and occasional work outside normal hours in line with emergency preparedness duties.

Job description

Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 862736
Location: 5343 - BERRI
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
The Assessment and Compliance Officer is responsible for contributing to the administration and implementation of the Landscape South Australia Act 2019, water affecting activities
control policies and the provision of advice on established water resource allocation policies.

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.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to our Fitness Passport Program.
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract:
Contract for up to July 2027.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel, occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normal hours of work.
• This role requires candidates to provide a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which must be renewed every three years before expiry. DEW will cover the cost of renewal.
  A successful applicant who is not currently employed by the Department for Environment and Water will be required to have an original photo identification document sighted and provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued within the last 12 months. This information must be supplied by all applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

Remuneration:
ASO4 $82,212 min - $86,180 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Christine Fiebig, Manager, Customer Service and Regional Delivery
[e-mail]
[phone]

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: 11/11/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO4-RD-Assessment and Compliance Officer-Water Licensing - 2026.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

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.