Native Vegetation Compliance & Policy Advisor (Hybrid)

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model with flexible WFH

Free entry into DEW managed Parks inSA

Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport Program

Meaningful and rewarding career

Job summary

The Department for Environment and Water in Adelaide is seeking a Native Vegetation Officer to administer South Australia’s native vegetation legislation. You will provide scientific and technical advice under the Native Vegetation Act 1991 and Native Vegetation Regulations 2017, assess clearance applications, support compliance, and promote sustainable vegetation management across the state.

This role offers a hybrid working model, flexible arrangements, and benefits such as free entry to DEW

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management or other relevant discipline
• Experience interpreting and applying environmental legislation, policy or regulatory frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex technical information
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Experience preparing technical reports, recommendations and advice
• The ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate applications to clear native vegetation in accordance with legislative requirements
• Provide expert scientific and technical advice on native vegetation protection, management and conservation matters
• Support compliance activities, including field assessments and investigations where required such as Environmental Impact Statements
• Assist the Native Vegetation Council and associated committees in evaluating native vegetation offsets and compliance matters
• Contribute to the development and improvement of policies, procedures and business systems that support native vegetation management programs
• Build productive relationships with external stakeholders, including government agencies, industry representatives, landholders, environmental groups and other stakeholders
• Deliver accurate, practical and timely advice on the interpretation and application of native vegetation legislation to internal stakeholders, including the Minister, Executive and the Native Vegetation Council
• Assess applications for native vegetation clearance under the current planning regime in accordance with statutory timeframes

Skills

Native vegetation management

Ecology

Environmental assessment

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Environmental Science degree

Natural Resources Management

Job description

The Department for Environment and Water in Adelaide is seeking a Native Vegetation Officer to administer South Australia’s native vegetation legislation. You will provide scientific and technical advice under the Native Vegetation Act 1991 and Native Vegetation Regulations 2017, assess clearance applications, support compliance, and promote sustainable vegetation management across the state.

This role offers a hybrid working model, flexible arrangements, and benefits such as free entry to DEW