• Are you enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the Hills and Fleurieu region?
• Would you enjoy working for an organisation that cares for land, water and nature?
• 1 x Part-time position up to 30 June 2027, based in Mount Barker

The Opportunity:

The Climate-Ready Agriculture Coordinator provides regional leadership and operational oversight for a range of soil and climate-focused projects, to ensure delivery of contracted outcomes, alignment with the Board’s Regional Landscape Plan Priorities and effective use of resources.

The position exercises a high level of professional judgement, initiative and accountability in managing complex functions, budgets, partnerships and stakeholder expectations. The coordinator also provides leadership to a small team, works closely with the Hills and Fleurieu community, landscape board staff and a diverse range of partners and networks (industry, peak bodies and government) to design and implement successful climate-ready agriculture initiatives.

As Climate-Ready Agriculture Coordinator, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the Climate-Ready Agriculture program across the region, including the design, implementation and evaluation of initiatives that deliver regional priorities.
• Establish and leverage strategic partnerships across government, industry and community, providing high-level advice and influence coordinated, system-wide climate-ready agriculture outcomes.
• Provide authoritative advice on program design, performance and policy, including leading monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of climate-ready agriculture initiatives
• Ensure employees are mentored, professionally developed, empowered and motivated to perform at their highest level, collaboratively achieving the board's priorities.

The details:

• 1x part-time (30 hrs/per week), ASO6 Climate-Ready Agriculture Coordinator
• Term position to 30 June 2027, (with possible extension), available immediately 
• Located in Mount Barker, South Australia, with flexible working arrangements negotiable

Remuneration:

$105,747 – $111,854 per annum (ASO6) - 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.

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