Commercial Leasing Officer

About the role

The Department for Environment and Water is hiring a Commercial Leasing Officer in Adelaide on a long-term part-time contract (up to 30 hours per week, until 10 January 2028). The officer manages the department's commercial leases, licenses and other agreements, and assesses and issues marine mammal interaction permits to support marine mammal tourism in South Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Provide services relating to the strategic and operational management and maintenance of commercial leases, licenses and other agreements held by the department.
• Assess and issue marine mammal interaction permits.
• Contribute to effective management and optimal use of departmental commercial lease properties and assets.
• Follow the Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector, the Public Sector Act 2009 and the White Ribbon message.
• Take part in the department's Performance Development and Review Program.

Required profile

• Ability and experience preparing, interpreting and administering commercial lease agreements, with advice based on legislative and policy requirements.
• Experience managing partnerships with commercial tenants, the non-profit sector and internal stakeholders.
• Fluent writing, able to explain complex information clearly.
• Current class C driver's licence and willingness to drive; may need to travel within the state, occasionally overnight and work outside normal hours.
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid working visa; a criminal history check is required.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the Crown Land Management Act, National Parks and Wildlife Act and the Retail and Commercial Leases Act.
• Budget control, monitoring of actuals, invoicing, bad debt follow-up and preparation of financial reports.

What we offer

• Salary of $92,122 to $102,456 per year, pro rata for part-time hours (ASO5 grade).
• Hybrid working with work-from-home options.
• Free entry to parks managed by the department, salary sacrifice benefits, employee assistance program and fitness passport.

Applications close 17 November 2026 via the I WORK FOR SA portal, with a pre-employment declaration, CV and a three-page letter of application.