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Title:

Manager, Landscape Operations

Advertiser:

South Australian Arid Lands Landscape Board

Location:

Port Augusta, SA

Salary etc:

$121,107 - $125,679 p.a.

Ref:

650937

The SA Arid Lands Landscape Board is seeking a proven, modern leader to join its team as Operations Manager.

You will be the envy of your city peers given your role in protecting and managing some of South Australia's most unique ecosystems and landscapes from the board's heritage listed office in Port Augusta. Leading a team of biosecurity staff, water experts, scientists and project officers, you will bring a wealth of experience and passion to the board.

You have worked in the NRM sector and can demonstrate your passion for working in nature and supporting industries that value and depend on the arid lands region's natural resources. Your history in developing and maintaining partnerships will hold you in good stead to guide your team as the board develops and delivers several projects in partnership with three levels of government and its regional community stakeholders. .

You are able to lead technical staff with a broad range of attributes and capabilities and can oversee and guide your team through complex issues like compliance and the interpretation of legal instruments.

Most of all, you want to work in one of the most iconic parts of South Australia and live where you can drive an hour in any direction to appreciate diverse land systems, communities and natural wonders, to achieve your lifestyle and professional goals.

Working in a dynamic leadership team, where we keep things real, invest heavily in workplace culture and always find fun and humour an important part of our working world, will surely mean you are about to apply for the job you have been waiting for.

About the Role:

The Manager, Landscape Operations is a senior role and an integral part of the Region's Leadership Team. The role provides leadership and support to the Landscape Board, staff and the broader community in relation to landscape scale participation in natural resource management. The Manager, Landscape Operations is a pivotal role for working with and mobilising land managers to continually improve the management of their natural resources through a whole of landscape approach through partnerships that value innovation, collaboration and evidence based decision making.

The Manager will lead and manage the Landscape Operations team to design and deliver the SA Arid Lands Landscape Board's programs and services in accordance with the board's strategic and operational plans. The Landscape Operations team will actively collaborate with the boards sub committees, community and other partners and stakeholders including the Commonwealth, State and local government, non-government and First Nations partners. The Landscape Operations team will lead the quality delivery of the board's environmental, water and biosecurity programs in accordance with legislative requirements and contractual agreements with funding partners.

Special Conditions:

  • Position based in Port Augusta with flexible working arrangements to be negotiated.
  • May be required to participate in Biosecurity emergency response.
  • Current class 'C' drivers licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.
  • Intrastate and remote area travel is required, including travel in light aircraft.
  • Some out of hours work is required, necessitating occasional overnight stays.
  • Apply First Aid Certificate is essential.

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.

nrmjobs.com.au/job/20024710

Date published:

05-Feb-2025

Closing date:

23-Feb-2025