Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board
Job reference: 830084
Location: 5670 - ELLISTON
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Job Description:

The Landscape Officer is responsible for contributing to the delivery of the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board’s (the Board) operational programs, projects and priorities as outlined in the Regional Landscape Plan.

This involves managing and supporting projects and initiatives aligned with the 3 basic pillars of natural resource management, including pest plant and

animal control, sustainable agriculture, water management and undertaking associated compliance related activities. Additional focus areas will also include biodiversity conservation and community engagement. 
The role will develop and maintain productive relationships with local community and other key stakeholders, through the provision of technical and specialist advice on issues relating to natural resource management. 

Selection Criteria:

Knowledge, skills, abilities, experience

• Gathers and evaluates information and data from a wide range of formal and informal sources including internet, literature, other organisations and professional networks.
• Evaluates information and collaborates with other staff to ascertain a practical solution aligned with organisational/customer needs
• Provides thoroughly researched documents that are expressed concisely, in plain English and in unambiguous terms.
• Organises information in a format that makes it easy to read.
• Prioritises workload and allocates time appropriately with ability to communicate difficulties to their manager in a timely way.
• Takes a planned approach to organising work using available tools.
• Understands Government directions as it relates to the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board.
• Is able to provide accurate technical advice with regard to natural resource management matters and willingly shares technical knowledge with landholders, community and team members.
• Ability to live and work in a remote regional area with regular travel
• Desire and ability to undertake Fieldwork in remote locations
• Demonstrates ability to undertake Pest Plant and Animal control and guide stakeholders
• Willingness to be proactively involved in compliance, investigation, and enforcement in line with the Landscape South Australia Act 2019 (the Act) and successfully complete training to become an Authorised Officer under the Act.
• Prepared to undertake and successfully complete 1080 training and ChemCert Training 

Enquires to:

Libby Hunt, Team Leader Landscape Operations Western

email: LSA.EPLBHR@sa.gov.au

Phone: 08 8626 1108

Application Instructions:

Provide a current Resume which includes contact details for 3 referees.

A cover letter introducing yourself which includes relevant qualifications you hold in the natural resource management, environment, science or equivalent field.

How your skills and experience suit the position outlining: Knowledge, skills, abilities, experience (Selection Criteria - Above).

Complete Pre-employment Declaration.

Applications should be submitted online using reference number: 830084

 

 

 

Applications close: 08/02/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO4 P25728 Landscape Officer Eyre Peninsula 2026.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.