Scientific Officer - Freshwater, River Murray and Coorong Science

About the role

This Scientific Officer position is part of the Freshwater, River Murray and Coorong Science team, which evaluates and reports on environmental outcomes in South Australia resulting from the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. The role sits within the Department for Environment and Water and focuses on data management and analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Collate ecological, environmental and hydrological data from the River Murray channel and floodplains, the Lower Lakes and the Coorong.
• Carry out analyses assessing environmental condition and trends.
• Interpret results against waterway management objectives and targets.
• Support the writing of reports.
• Collaborate with and elicit knowledge from internal experts and external researchers and consultants across South Australia.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in environmental science, natural resource management or equivalent (essential).
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid working visa.
• Ability to work in emergencies, travel locally or interstate occasionally, and work outside normal hours.
• Shortlisted applicants must provide original photo ID and a criminal history check issued within the last 12 months.

What we offer

• Hybrid working with flexible options including work from home.
• Free entry to DEW-managed parks in South Australia.
• Salary sacrifice benefits and access to the Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport Program.
• Remuneration of $94,769 to $109,787 per year.

Applications close 16 November 2026 and are submitted online through the state government portal, with a pre-employment declaration, CV and a three-page letter of application.