About the Role
The Sustainable Landscapes Officer contributes to the delivery of the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board Plan through the provision of land management advice and education to private landholders, managers, community and industry groups, with a particular focus on pest plant and animal control, and water resource management. As an authorised officer under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019, the Sustainable Landscape 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 will support private landholder engagement and the development of land management strategies to assist and ensure that landholders are informed and enabled to meet their legislative responsibilities.

About Us
The Kangaroo Island Landscape Board is one of nine regional boards in South Australia, including a metropolitan board called Green Adelaide, that support their local communities to manage soils, water, pests, and biodiversity. These boards invest landscape levies into regional priority issues as well as leveraging Australian Government funding towards managing and protecting our productive and natural landscapes. More information can be found at https://www.landscape.sa.gov.au/ki

Our people are local experts and connectors. We are passionate about our work and understand the need for urgent and ambitious action to overcome the challenges facing our landscapes. We walk together with landholders, First Nations people and the broader community to care for land, water and nature into the future.

Salary Range:
$92,122 - $102,456 p.a.

Enquiries:
Jo Sullivan, Manager Sustainable Landscapes, [email protected], 04•• ••• 925

Applicants are encouraged to contact Jo Sullivan prior to submitting application.

Application Instructions:
All applications are to be submitted online through I Work for SA. Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV (max 3 pages) and letter of application (max 3 pages) addressing each of the Selection Criteria as outlined in the role description and providing clear examples.

Applications close: 30/8/2026 10:00 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.