• Are you passionate about nature conservation and the environment?
• Join us in safeguarding South Australia’s landscapes - apply today!
• 1 x Full-time 3 Year Term MAS3 Position

Make your mark as a strategic leader driving real impact across land, water, and nature. As the Manager, Planning and Engagement, you’ll play a pivotal role on the Executive Leadership Team, guiding the development of regional landscape plans, water allocation strategies, and meaningful community engagement. You’ll lead a passionate team and foster strong partnerships with a range of stakeholders, including First Nations communities, while influencing planning at both a regional and statewide level.

If you’re ready to shape the future of natural resource management in the Hills and Fleurieu region and lead high-impact collaboration across South Australia, this is your opportunity to step up and lead with purpose.

As the Manager Planning and Engagement, you will:

• Lead a high-performing team to deliver strategic planning, communications, and engagement that support regional priorities and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain the Regional Landscape Plan, Annual Business Plans, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks to guide effective landscape management.
• Build strong partnerships with Kaurna, Peramangk, and Ngarrindjeri Nations to embed cultural perspectives in planning and decision-making.
• Oversee integrated water resource planning, including amendments to Water Allocation Plans in collaboration with regional and state partners.
• Provide strategic advice to the Board and committees on planning, MERI, engagement, communications, and water management risks and opportunities.
• Represent the region in the Statewide Planning and Engagement Network, supporting cross-regional collaboration and alignment.

About you:-

• You bring extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
• You’re a strategic thinker with a proven ability to lead planning, policy, and reporting initiatives across complex and dynamic environments.
• You excel in engaging communities, building partnerships, and driving collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including First Nations communities.
• You have strong knowledge of natural resource management, community engagement, and MERI frameworks.
• You are a confident communicator with highly developed skills in negotiation, facilitation, and translating complex information for broad audiences.
• You understand the workings of Boards and government, including strategic drivers, governance, and legislative frameworks such as the Landscape SA Act 2019.
• You are solutions-focused, adaptive, and driven by a commitment to making a positive environmental and community impact.

If you’re ready to make a real impact in cultural and environmental stewardship, we’d love to hear from you!

The details:

• One full-time (37.5 hrs/per week) position.
• 3 year term position available immediately.
• Located in Mount Barker, South Australia

Remuneration: MAS3 - $127,859 per annum

What we offer:-

• Flexible Work: Enjoy diverse and rewarding work with flexible arrangements, including work from home options and field work.
• Supportive Culture: Thrive in a nurturing environment with plenty of learning and development opportunities.
• Salary Benefits: Benefit from attractive SA Government salary sacrifice options

Special conditions

• This role has been designated a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework and requires a satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to employment.
• Australian residency or current work permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit)

Desirable

• A tertiary qualification in Natural Resource Management or similar is highly desirable.
• IAP2 certification will be highly regarded.