Department of the Environment and Heritage

In addition to your academic qualifications, we are seeking candidates with many of the following:

• commitment to achieving results in all that you do;
• capacity to make a significant intellectual contribution to Department of the Environment and Heritage's work (usually, but not always, indicated by strong academic achievement);
• great people skills;
• work or other experience demonstrating initiative and self motivation;
• good presentation and communication skills;
• energy, adaptability and enthusiasm; and
• the ability to work closely with other people in pursuing team objectives.

Bachelor of Environmental Management, Environment Protection Authority, the role involves:

Most recently developing information sheets to assist in the implementation of the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2003. I have also given presentations to business and local government on the implications of the Water Quality Policy on their activities. Other projects include developing a Pollution Avoidance for Building Sites Handbook and a Pollution Avoidance Code of Practice for Industrial, Retail and Commercial Premises. Where necessary I provide advice on communications issues and research relevant topics such as Water Sensitive Urban Design and stormwater reuse.

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry

DAFF is seeking highly motivated people to participate in and communicate with agricultural, food, fisheries and forest industries. DAFF requires graduates with good analytical and research skills who are capable of implementing and evaluating government programs and policies.

GIS Officer, Marine Programs with the Department for Environment and Heritage

My position (GIS officer, Marine programs Branch: Coast and Marine, Directorate: Natural and Cultural Heritage, DEH) involves the use of spatial data to aid in the decision making and implementation of Marine Plans and the Marine Protected Areas pilot project. A few of my main tasks involve the production of maps displaying marine data in South Australia and the editing these data layers using ArcMap software.

The skills I learned in undertaking GIS topics within my course are vital to performing within this position, as these skills are specialised. The general course content of the Environmental Management degree has also helped me to understand the purpose of position and how decisions within Marine Programs I am involved in are made.

Bachelor of Environmental Managemen, Extension Officer for the Southern Brown Bandicoot Recovery Program with The Nature Foundation of SA

My position at the Nature Foundation has involved lots of research for future projects, newsletters and events such as the National Forum 2002. I had to research & develop a large education display from an old diorama and then market it to South Australian Schools, with help from my supervisor. I also coordinated another project that was to run a marketing survey and write up a report from the results. I also answered phones, learnt donation programs and banking procedures and general office information.

I now am in charge of extension work for the Southern Brown Bandicoot Recovery Program involving brochures, pamphlets, media and community representatives. I need to get all the information I have out to the people that it concerns and in the process try to get people to change their ways.

Jacqui Symonds gained a position in the State Public Sector through the Government's Graduate Recruitment Program.

"I currently work as a Water Policy Officer in the Water Policy Division of the Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation. I have a number of roles within the Division:

Executive Officer, Water Resources Council
This is my main role at work and takes up around 75% of my time.
My main role with the Council is as the Departmental liaison point. I organise their monthly meetings, including agenda papers and guest speakers, all correspondence between the Council (usually from the Presiding Member on behalf of members) and the Minister, budgets, sitting fees, communication with Catchment Water Management Boards, production of reports etc.

Water Policy Officer
This role involves assisting in the development of a strategy called WaterProofing Adelaide. It is a study into South Australia’s water resources to identify opportunities to improve our water quality and maximise economic development opportunities. The primary objective of the project is to assess options that would deliver reductions in the existing water supply sources in the metropolitan area by up to 25 per cent by 2050. ….. My other role in the Water Policy Division is to coordinate the Parliamentary Briefing notes, which cover water resource issues that our division is accountable for. These briefings are used by the Minister in Parliament to answer questions about particular issues."

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REGIONAL BUSHCARE FACILITATOR,
Rural Catchment Management Authority

Responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of the Regional Vegetation Plan, as well as facilitating regional implementation of the Natural Heritage Trust Bushcare Program.

The successful applicant will be able to communicate and work effectively in a team and with a wide range of people and organisations and have a sound understanding of policies and programs related to native vegetation management in regional areas. An appropriate tertiary qualification in environmental, agricultural or natural resource management or commensurate relevant experience is required.