Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
Job reference: 851396
Location: 5343 - BERRI
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Grow your career in landscapes that matter

Join us in shaping a resilient future - working hand-in-hand with regional communities to nurture healthy and resilient landscapes. Whether you're on the ground, behind the scenes, or leading the way, your role helps us create a healthier, more sustainable region.

About the role:

Wade into an exciting and rewarding career with the wetlands team at the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board!

We’re looking for a project officer to work across a variety of sites and projects to improve the health of the wetlands and floodplains along the SA River Murray. Grab your binoculars and join a dynamic team working with contemporary ecological approaches to sustain vital wetland environments and conserve threatened native species.

If you thrive in challenging outdoor environments and are eager to make a tangible impact on wetland conservation, we encourage you to apply.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• The ability to quickly learn new skills, adapt to diverse fieldwork situations, and apply scientific principles to solve real-world challenges.
• Excel at building genuine relationships with a wide range of stakeholders while working collaboratively as part of a small, focused team.
• Previous experience in ecology and the ability to apply ecological principles to wetland environments.
• Demonstrate a high level of physical and mental resilience, as you will be immersed in hands-on fieldwork within wetland environments.
• A positive attitude and are comfortable spending extended periods wading through water and mud, carrying field equipment, transporting gear via kayak, and navigating challenging terrain in all weather conditions.
• An ability to manage early morning starts, overnight fieldwork, and extended hours, including occasional camping to support project activities.
• A willingness to undertake manual tasks such as operating wetland regulators in often challenging conditions.
• Adaptability, stamina, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, qualities essential for success in this position.
• Recent graduates and candidates at the beginning of their career are encouraged to apply.

 What you will need:

• Tertiary degree qualification (minimum) in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science or Biological Sciences is essential.
• Eligibility for this position requires a valid Australian working visa.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and South Australian Working With Children Check.

Why you’ll enjoy working with the wetland team

The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board oversees the sustainable management of natural resources in South Australia's Murraylands and Riverland, focusing on land, water, biodiversity and community engagement.

The region provides an inspirational backdrop of hundreds of unique wet landscapes for the work of the organisation’s wetland team. The team works across more than 100 wetland sites, delivering environmental water to sustain and improve environmental conditions and conserve threatened native species. Recent highlights have included projects to reintroduce locally extinct species including Murray crayfish and the Yarra pygmy perch.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Meaningful work that aligns with your career goals - whether you're looking to lead, grow, specialise, or take a new direction.
• Tailored development opportunities and flexible working arrangements that support your individual circumstances, where operationally possible.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to Employee Assistance Programs and health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Attractive and competitive salary with annual increases.
• Salary packaging options to help you maximise your take-home pay.
• Generous leave entitlements to support work-life balance and personal wellbeing.
• All essential equipment provided, including uniforms, mobile phones, laptops, and access to fleet vehicles.

About the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board:

The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board is a statutory body with a focus on enhancing, conserving, and sustaining the landscapes of our impressively diverse region. Spanning vast natural environments and productive agricultural lands, our foremost focus is to collaborate with the region’s communities across projects that empower people to be at the heart of landscape management.

If you’d like to learn more about who we are and what we do, follow the links below:

About Us - Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board

Why Work For Us - Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board

https://youtu.be/CTUhaRCYtHw

 

Additional Details:

Remuneration: Classification PO1 $73,533 min - $89,764 max p.a 

Term contract: Contract until 30 June 2027 (Potential for extension)

Future opportunities: This recruitment process may be used to fill vacancies and establish a merit list for future opportunities for up to twelve months.

 

Enquiries to:

For more information about this opportunity, please contact:

Sam Hardy, Wetland Ecologist

sam.hardy@sa.gov.au | 0428 613 704

 

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 knowledge, skills, abilities and experience (including qualifications) as outlined in the Position Description.

 

The Murraylands and Riverland 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+.

Applications close: 03/08/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments:
- P39773 - Wetland Project Officer (PO1) - Role 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.