Department for Environment and Water Job reference: 836705 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone About the Role: The Senior Flood Management Officer GIS is responsible for coordinating the collection, management, analysis and display of data relating to flood management across the State. The role contributes to the development of flood predictive capabilities and delivers flood data products, and collaborates with a range of stakeholders, including South Australia’s emergency service agencies. The Senior Flood Management Officer GIS coordinates the development and delivery of community information, analysing technological applications and systems, developing data transfer and data sharing arrangements and supports emergency response and other flood management activities through the provision of enhanced mapping capabilities. The role manages flood information projects and supervises staff, contractors and temporary staff as required. 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). Meaningful and rewarding career. Contract: Ongoing Contract Essential Criteria (including qualifications): Experience in interpreting and providing advice on GIS textual and spatial data, imagery and mapping to stakeholders. Experience delivering specialist advice, documentation and reporting on the application of data and spatial information systems and standards. Experience in engaging stakeholders and developing and managing relationships across a range of sectors. Strong analytical capability and experience including, assimilating and interpreting large amounts of complex information from a number of sources, and the ability to draw out themes and identify gaps. Demonstrates a current and fundamental understanding of, and experience in: ESRI GIS software including ArcGIS Pro and Desktop and ArcGIS Online; Textual and Spatial databases including Access, Excel and corporate databases; GPS and associated software, and; Data standards Proven track record in effectively supervising a team, and the ability to foster a collaborative environment to achieve organisational goals. Special Conditions: Will be required to participate in flood management activities including emergency response. May be required to participate in non-flood management related responses to state emergencies or associated duties. 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. A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is desirable. May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel, occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normal hours of work. Remuneration: ASO6 $98,478 min - $104,165 max p.a. Enquiries to: Myles Fauser, Manager, Flood Management sa.gov.au (08) 8463 37or 0403 621 Application Instructions: Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA. Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria OR 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. Applications close: 23/03/2026 11:00 PM Attachments: - ASO6 Senior Flood Management Officer GIS - RD.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.
