Are you passionate about a prosperous SA for current and future generations?
Do you want to feel proud about the impact your work has on the community?
Join the Department for Environment and Water and help cultivate change!

A career with the Department for Environment and Water offers many rewards including flexible working arrangements, excellent salary and leave entitlements, learning and development opportunities, career progression and a diverse workforce.

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Here’s a list of career opportunities currently available at DEW:

Seasonal Fire Crew (OPS2)
Closing date: 22 June 2025

Seasonal Fire Crew (OPS1)

Closing date: 22 June 2025

Field Officer OPS2 Multiple Positions

Closing date: 22 June 2025

Water Licensing Finance Officer
Closing date: 24 June 2025

District Ranger West
Closing date: 25 June 2025

Urban Greening Lead
Closing date: 1 July 2025

Events and Heritage Asset Officer
Closing date: 1 July 2025

Senior Human Resources Consultant
Closing date: 3 July 2025

Wildlife Keeper - Pool
Closing date: 3 July 2025

Everyone working in the public sector is guided by the public sector values. They have been developed to make it easier for us to work together by forming a culture and a vision that we all share.

These values include:

  • SERVICE - Proudly serve the community and Government of South Australia.
  • PROFESSIONALISM - Strive for excellence.
  • TRUST - We have confidence in the ability of others.
  • RESPECT - We value every individual.
  • COLLABORATION & ENGAGEMENT - We create solutions together.
  • HONESTY & INTEGRITY - We act truthfully, consistently, and fairly.
  • COURAGE & TENACITY - We never give up.
  • SUSTAINABILITY - We work to get the best results for current and future generations of South Australians.