Senior Environmental Data Modeller

About the role

The Department for Environment and Water is recruiting a Senior Environmental Data Modeller in Adelaide on a 2-year long-term contract. You will design and maintain data models that make complex environmental information accessible, reliable and useful, working with scientists, technical specialists and policy teams. The role has an initial focus on supporting the Biodiversity Act 2025 and delivering BioData SA, including work with complex biodiversity datasets in an advanced knowledge graph environment.

Required profile

• Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid unrestricted working visa.
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (renewed every three years; DEW covers renewal costs).
• For non-current employees, a photo ID and an NCCHC issued within the last 12 months.
• Ability to work outside normal hours, occasional overnight absences and possible intra- or interstate travel.
• May be required to respond to state emergencies.

What we offer

• Salary of $105,747 to $111,854 per year (ASO6).
• Hybrid working with flexible options including work from home.
• Free entry to DEW-managed parks in South Australia.
• Salary sacrifice benefits, Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport Program.

Applications close 11 November 2026 and are submitted online through the state government portal, with a pre-employment declaration, CV and a 3-page letter of application covering essential and desirable criteria.