South Australian Arid Lands Landscape Board
Job reference: 833913
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The SA Arid Lands Landscape Board is seeking a proven, modern leader to join its team as Manager, Landscape Operations.

Leading a team of technically skilled staff, across biosecurity, water, ecology and compliance, you will bring a wealth of experience and passion to the role to support your team to protect and manage some of South Australia's most unique ecosystems, landscapes and systems.

You have worked in the NRM sector and can demonstrate your passion for working in nature and supporting industries that value and depend on natural resources. Your history in developing and maintaining partnerships will hold you in good stead to guide your team as the board develops and delivers multiple projects in partnership with government and regional stakeholders, including land managers, industry bodies and First Nations communities.    

You are able to lead technical staff with a broad range of attributes and capabilities and can oversee and guide your team through complex issues like compliance with the interpretation of legal instruments.

Most of all, you want to work in one of the most iconic parts of South Australia where you can drive an hour in any direction to appreciate diverse land systems, communities and natural wonders, to achieve your lifestyle and professional goals.

Working in a dynamic leadership team, where we keep things real, invest heavily in workplace culture and always find fun and humour an important part of our working world, will surely mean you are about to apply for the job you have been waiting for.

About the Role:
The Manager Landscape Operations is a senior role and an integral part of the Region's Leadership Team. The role provides leadership and support to the Landscape Board, staff and the broader community in relation to landscape scale participation in natural resource management. The Manager Landscape Operations is a pivotal role where your team engages and mobilises land managers across multiple land uses, to manage, protect and restore natural resources in a whole of landscape approach to achieve environmental and production outcomes. Success will be achieved through partnerships that value innovation, collaboration and evidence based decision making.

The Manager will lead and manage the Landscape Operations team to design and deliver the SA Arid Lands Landscape Board's programs and services in accordance with the board's strategic and operational plans. The Landscape Operations team will actively collaborate with the boards sub committees, community and other partners and stakeholders including the Commonwealth, State and local government, non-government and First Nations partners. The team will lead the quality delivery of the board's environmental, water and biosecurity programs in accordance with legislative requirements and contractual agreements with funding partners.

Application Instructions:
To gain a greater understanding of the role, please contact the General Manager, Jodie Gregg-Smith on 0429 686 126 or jodie.gregg-smith2@sa.gov.au

All applications must be submitted online and include a letter of application (max 3 pages) demonstrating how you will achieve the Key Outcomes listed in the Position Description.
Please also submit a copy of your latest resume (including 3 current referees) and a pre-employment declaration.
Please note, only applicants with Australian residency or approved working entitlements will be considered.

Applications close: 09/03/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO8 Manager Landscape Operations position description.pdf
- Pre-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.