• Are you enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the Hills and Fleurieu region?
• Would you enjoy collaborating with land managers to care for land, water and nature?
• 1 x Full-time position to 30 June 2028, based in Mount Barker

The Senior Stewardship Officer contributes to the delivery of the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board Plan through the provision of advice and education to private landholders, managers, community and industry groups, with a particular focus on pest plant and animal control, biodiversity conservation, water resource management and regenerative agriculture.

As an authorised officer under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019, the Senior Stewardship Officer undertakes compliance activities focused on pest plant and animals and water affecting activities. The role also contributes to the management and delivery of externally funded projects, policy implementation and planning, within set timeframes. The role has one direct report.

As a Senior Stewardship Officer, you will:

• Provide landholders, community and industry groups, Councils, and other stakeholders with technical advice and practical support that incorporates climate‑resilient approaches, and assist them in identifying, planning, and managing pest animals, weed control, sustainable land management, and biodiversity outcomes.
• Build constructive and cooperative relationships with Councils, public land managers and stakeholders are established and proactively maintained to enable collaboration, partnering and participation in projects.
• Ensure projects and on-ground works are coordinated, implemented and achieved in partnership with land managers, stakeholders and the community and are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage compliance issues, under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019, relating to pest plants and animals, watercourse and dam management and land management on private properties are identified, documented, and pro-actively managed and resolved through effective liaison with land holders.
• Promote the work of the organisation in liaison with the communications team via a range of tactics including publications, print and social media, presentations, workshops and forums.

The details:

• 1x full-time (37.5 hours per week), ASO5 Senior Stewardship Officer
• Term position to 30 June 2028, available immediately
• Located in Mount Barker, South Australia

Remuneration: $89,007 - $98,991 per annum (ASO5) - pro-rata for part-time hours

Requirements:

• National Police Check
• Current class “C” driver’s license and willingness to drive is essential
• Australian residency or a current work permit

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.

About Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board

Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board is one of nine regional landscape boards in South Australia. Our goal is to support local communities and land managers in managing soils, water, pests, and biodiversity. Funded through local landscape and water levies, our work is reinvested into regional priority projects and programs, bolstered by additional Australian Government funding, to protect and enhance our productive and natural landscapes.