Kangaroo Island Landscape Board
Location: 5223 - KINGSCOTE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Vacancy Type: Full Time (37.5) 2 Year Contract

The KILB is currently seeking to appoint an Sustainable Landscape Officer

About the Role

The Sustainable Landscape 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.





About the Region

Situated at the foot of the Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island (KI) has unique and diverse natural resources underpinning a range of industries such as wool and sheep production, commercial fishing, and nature-based and farm-based tourism. Approximately one third of the island is dedicated to national parks and conservation reserves and is recognised as one of Australia's iconic national landscapes. The island covers an area of 4370 square kilometers, is home to approximately 4,700 residents and attracts more than 160,000 visitors each year.

As well as its nature assets, Kangaroo Island has a thriving and welcoming local community, community resources and infrastructure, excellent schools and is a excellent place to live. Kangaroo Island offers unique opportunities to those willing to embrace the island, its community and relaxed lifestyle.

The land and water of Kangaroo Island are of cultural and spiritual significance to a number of Aboriginal Nations including Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna and Narungga.

Salary Range:

$92,122 - $102,456 p.a.

Enquiries to:

Jo Sullivan, Manager Sustainable Landscapes, 0477 989 ***, ***********@sa.gov.au

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. Applicants are encouraged to contact Jo Sullivan (0477 989 ***) prior to submitting an application.

Applications close: 30/08/2026 10:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO5 Sustainable Landscapes Officer_Role Description_Final.pdf
- employment declaration.pdf

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.

📌 Sustainable Landscapes Officer (Kingscote)
🏢 Kangaroo Island Landscape Board
📍 Kingscote