About the Role:

The People and Governance Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive human resource support to the Alinytjara Wilurara (AW) Landscape Board. This includes delivering advice and administering a range of HR functions as well as providing back-up support to the Executive Officer role when required to ensure the continuity of critical Board executive support services and managing records and information systems. The role also supports compliance, risk management, policies and the development and maintenance of organisational policies and procedures. 

Special Conditions:

• Located in Adelaide but may be required to work from other locations occasionally.
• A current minimum class C driver's license and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle.
• The position may require some work outside normal hours, with travel within the region, intra and interstate, necessitating overnight stays which may involve camping.
• Actively participate in the Board's Performance Development and Review Program.
• Develop and maintain productive and professional relationships with managers and stakeholders, that align with the Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal history check.

About Us:

The all-Aboriginal membership of the Alinytjara Wilurara Landscape Board is comprised of respected leaders from across the region. Most of this region is Aboriginal Freehold Title, including the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, Maralinga Tjarutja Lands, Yalata Lands, as well as the Far West Coast Native Title Lands.

Our Board proudly partners with the communities in our region to help manage land, water, pest plants and animals, and biodiversity. Support includes Indigenous ranger investment, technical support and joint project delivery.

The Alinytjara Wilurara region covers 26% of South Australia in the remote north-west of the state, an area of more than a quarter of a million square kilometres. The boundary of the AW Landscape region extends from the Northern Territory to the Southern Ocean and from the Western Australian border almost to Coober Pedy. 

Benefits:

At the Alinytjara Wilurara Landscape Board, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with flexible working arrangements and opportunities for learning and development.

Remuneration: ASO4 $82,212 - $86,180 pa

Contract Type:  Temporary, long-term contract until June 2028