Are you enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the Limestone Coast region?

Do you enjoy delivering natural resource management projects?

We'd love to hear from you!

The opportunity:

The Project Officer Pest Plants and Animals is responsible for implementing several key areas of the Limestone Coast Pest Plant and Animal Strategy, such as the feral deer eradication and African Lovegrass projects.

The Project Officer will lead the operational delivery of priority pest plant and animal projects that deliver maximum benefit for landholders and the environment. The position is responsible for timely planning and coordination of activities, encouraging landholder participation and compliance, GIS mapping and collaborating with stakeholders to successfully deliver on-ground activities.

What can we offer you!

Working in an organisation that is delivering sustainability outcomes for the region.

Working with a passionate team in a collaborative organisation.

Be rewarded through making a real difference to how we manage the landscape we live in.

Salary Sacrifice benefits.

Field based role working with landholders.

Special conditions:

Position is based at Mount Gambier, Naracoorte, Keith or Kingston by negotiation

A current minimum class C driver's licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4WD is required

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal history check

Will have the opportunity to participate in fire management or associated duties

Some out of hours work, intrastate and remote travel involving overnight absences from home may be required

Required to work alone in a field environment, including working in adverse weather conditions from time to time

Required to participate in the LC Landscape Board's Performance Development and Review Program

Required to obtain accreditation as an Authorised Officer of the Landscape Act and perform the duties of an Authorised Officer.

Want to know a little more about us?

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Contract: ongoing

Remuneration: ASO5 $85,790 - $95,413 max p.a.

Enquiries: Mike Stevens, Manager, Landscape Operations
Email: [email protected] Phone: 0428 518 920

Application instructions:

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Key Selection Criteria (including a copy of your qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.

The Limestone Coast Landscape Board is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.