Kangaroo Island Landscape Board
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - KINGSCOTE
Job status:
Long Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
VacancyType:
Full Time ******** Year Contract
The KILB iscurrently seeking to appoint an Sustainable LandscapeOfficer
About the Role
Play a key role in protecting and enhancing KangarooIsland's unique landscapes by partnering with landholders andcommunities to deliver sustainable land managementoutcomes.
This is a diverse and rewarding role that combines communityengagement, environmental stewardship, project delivery andregulatory responsibilities.
As a
Sustainable LandscapeOfficer
, you will provide practical land managementadvice and education to landholders and community groups, witha focus on pest plant and animal control and water resourcemanagement.
You will support the development of sustainable landmanagement strategies, helping the community to understand andmeet their legislative responsibilities while achievingpositive outcomes for their properties and the broaderlandscape.
As an authorised officer under the Landscape SouthAustralia Act ****, you will undertake complianceactivities relating to pest plants, pest animals and wateraffecting activities.
The role also contributes to policyimplementation and planning, ensuring key priorities areachieved within established timeframes.
About the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board
The Kangaroo Island Landscape Board is one of nine landscapeboards in South Australia.
We work with landholders, communitiesand partners to manage soils, water, pests and biodiversity.
Weinvest landscape levies and attract additional funding to protectand improve Kangaroo Island's productive and naturallandscapes.
Our work is guided by the
Kangaroo Island RegionalLandscape Plan *********
and its vision:




"Workingtogether for healthy land and sea."
The plan sets fiveconnected priorities: empowering community, sustainingbiodiversity, supporting healthy land and water, managing pests andmanaging climate risks.
Community partnerships, local knowledge andscientific evidence underpin this work.
Our values of
Trust, Collaboration and Impact
guide how we work every day.
We act with integrity, support oneanother, build strong relationships with our community andpartners, and focus on practical outcomes that make a lastingdifference for Kangaroo Island.
Situated at the foot of the Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island(KI) has unique and diverse natural resources underpinning a rangeof industries such as wool and sheep production, commercialfishing, and nature-based and farm-based tourism.Approximately one third of the island is dedicated to nationalparks and conservation reserves and is recognised as one ofAustralia's iconic national landscapes.
The island covers an areaof **** square kilometers, is home to approximately 4,700 residentsand attracts more than 160,000 visitors each year.
As well as its nature assets, Kangaroo Island has a thriving andwelcoming local community, community resources and infrastructure,excellent schools and is a great place to live.
KangarooIsland offers unique opportunities to those willing to embrace theisland, its community and relaxed lifestyle.
The land and water of Kangaroo Island are of cultural andspiritual significance to a number of Aboriginal Nations includingNgarrindjeri, Kaurna and Narungga.
$92,122 - $102,456p.a.
Enquiries to:
JoSullivan, Manager Sustainable Landscapes, ************,******
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.
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📌 Sustainable Landscapes Officer (South Australia)
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