Landscape SA Job reference: 646034
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
If you're passionate about environmental sustainability, natural resources management and have a strong understanding of project management, government policy and legislation, and are a strong collaborator, this role provides a chance to make a meaningful impact at a time of great change, challenge and opportunity for the sector. As the Executive Officer for Landscape Boards South Australia you will be responsible for: Leading the development and delivery of projects and programs by coordinating multi-agency working groups and fostering collaboration among the nine landscape boards and partners.Supporting General Managers and Board Chairs by providing timely advice and information, actioning priority tasks, generating opportunities for strategic discussions and collaboration.Developing and maintaining productive relationships at a regional, state and national level, including with Chairs and General Managers of landscape boards, relevant government and non-government agencies, sector and industry peak bodies and key stakeholders within and beyond the NRM sector.Actively contributing to guide statewide strategic planning and policy development.Coordinating the Landscape Board Chairs' Forums and General Managers' meetings. Organising and supporting meetings to drive strategic discussions, collaboration, and alignment across the landscape boards.Producing timely communications and providing advice to landscape boards and partners to ensure key government policies, strategic direction and operational reforms are implemented.Providing strategic leadership and management to a small team.Bringing energy and drive to this position to support the ongoing success of the Landscape Boards.About You: Strong understanding of landscape boards functions, Landscape South Australia Act 2019 and the regulatory environment.Ability to interpret and apply legislation to provide both strategic and operational solutions.Experience in project management, including leading multi-agency projects to develop policies and implement outcomes.Leadership experience working with a diversity of stakeholders with different perspectives of initiative and innovation.Experience in making critical decisions that guide strategic direction.High level of understanding of changing state and national political contexts as they apply to natural resource management.A degree or equivalent in law, policy, management, administration, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Agriculture or similar is highly desirable.About Landscape Boards of South Australia: Through the Landscape South Australia Act 2019 (Landscape Act), eight regional landscape boards and Green Adelaide support their local communities to manage soils, water, pest plants and animals, and biodiversity.
Landscape boards invest landscape levies into regional priorities as well as leveraging Australian Government funding for managing and protecting the State's productive and natural landscapes.
The key priorities of each Board are outlined in their respective Regional Landscape Plans, with a focus on climate resilience and biodiversity to support the development of resilient landscapes and sustainable primary production, water management along with other land uses, emerging industries and markets.
Landscape boards are responsible for facilitating the management of landscapes in partnership with landholders, key partners, and stakeholders.
Landscape boards are statutory bodies and instruments of the Crown, accountable to, and subject to the direction of, the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water.
What We Offer: Flexible Work: Enjoy diverse and rewarding work with flexible arrangements, including some work from home options.Supportive Culture: Thrive in a nurturing environment with growth and development opportunities.Salary Benefits: Benefit from attractive SA Government salary sacrifice options.Special Conditions: Current class "C" drivers licence is required.Some out of hours work is required, including intrastate and interstate travel necessitating overnight absences.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), and to the Board requiring you to obtain an NPC.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal history check.How To Apply: All applications must be submitted online and include a current CV with references and a letter of application (maximum 3 pages) addressing their suitability to the role with reference to the 'selection criteria' outlined within the role description.
Applicants are to submit a completed pre-employment declaration as part of their application.
Enquiries: Jodie Gregg-Smith
General Manager, SA Arid Lands Landscape Board
0429 686 126
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Or
Michael Garrod
General Manager, Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board
0417 807 425
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Applications close: 09/02/2025 11:00 PM
Flexibility Statement:
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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