22/10/2026
Director, People, Safety and Performance | Department for Environment and Water
Our client, the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) works to help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper. DEW’s work is critical to South Australia’s future social, environmental and economic prosperity and wellbeing. They aim to be a flexible, responsive and influential adviser to Government and deliver high-quality policy, programs and assets across their wide and diverse portfolio of responsibilities.
Reporting at executive level you will provide strategic leadership across people and culture, workforce safety and wellbeing, governance, risk, legal services, organisational improvement, fleet and facilities management. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a workplace where people feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed. Leading a team of specialist experts, you’ll drive workforce strategy, champion high performance and safety and provide trusted guidance on governance, risk and organisational change. Together, you’ll deliver initiatives that strengthen the organisation and make a positive difference for employees and stakeholders.
This is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape the future of a vital South Australian organisation, empowering people to thrive and delivering lasting impact for the community it serves.
Applications: https://jobs.stillwellmanagement.com.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=1113578&from=
Enquiries to Nick Stillwell or Jacqui Graham are welcome on (+618) 8212 0999.