The Opportunity
The Landscape Officer is responsible for contributing to the delivery of the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board's (the Board) operational programs, projects and priorities as outlined in the Regional Landscape Plan.
This involves managing and supporting projects and initiatives aligned with the 3 basic pillars of natural resource management, including pest plant and animal control, sustainable agriculture, water management and undertaking associated compliance related activities.
Additional focus areas will also include biodiversity conservation and community engagement.
The role will develop and maintain productive relationships with local community and other key stakeholders, through the provision of technical and specialist advice on issues relating to natural resource management.
Benefits
At the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board, we offer each member of our team challenging and rewarding work, with excellent flexible working arrangements and opportunities for learning and development.
Additionally, the region boasts wonderfully rugged coastlines, plentiful seafood, sandy beaches, spectacular national parks and abundant wildlife, all of which contributes to making our community a very special place to live and work.
About Us
The Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board (the Board) is one of eight regional landscape boards and Green Adelaide that are responsible for supporting local communities to manage soils, water, pests, and biodiversity through the Landscape Act.
The Board invests landscape levies into regional priority issues as well as leveraging Australian Government funding towards managing and protecting our productive and natural landscapes.
The Eyre Peninsula region covers approximately 80,000 square kilometers and includes part of the upper Spencer Gulf, the city of Whyalla, across the southern boundaries of the Gawler Ranges, past Ceduna to the edge of the Nullarbor Plain and south to the fishing hub of Port Lincoln.
The local economy is diverse and includes primary industries (cereal crops, sheep, cattle and viticulture), health and community services, manufacturing, retail trade, construction, education and training and mining.
The majority of South Australia's aquaculture farming is also located in the region.
The Eyre Peninsula supports a population of just under 60,000 people and is the traditional lands of First Nations peoples.
Special Conditions
Position is based in Cleve (or Whyalla by negotiation).
A current minimum class C driver's licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4WD is required.
Will have the opportunity to participate in fire management or associated duties.
Some out of hours work and intrastate travel involving overnight absences from home may be required.
Required to work alone in a field environment, including working in adverse weather conditions from time to time.
Maintain an up to date First Aid Certificate.
This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework.
By applying for this role you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC).
Remuneration
ASO4, $76,561 - $80,256 per annum.
2 year contract
For further information, please refer to the Role Description within the links below.
Enquiries to
Liam Anderson
sa.gov.au
Ph.
0428 282
Application Instructions
Apply through I Work for SA and include the following in your application :
Cover letter addressing the selection criteria as described in the role description (maximum 3 pages) Please refer to the Applicant Guidelines for further information.
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