Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board
Job reference: 843934
Location: 5251 - MOUNT BARKER
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

GIS Officer - Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board
Mount Barker

• Are you enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the Hills and Fleurieu region?
• Would you enjoy working for an organisation that cares for land, water and nature?
• 1 x Full-time position (part-time negotiable) to 30 June 2028, based in Mount Barker 

The Opportunity:

The GIS Officer is responsible for ensuring spatial analysis (GIS), information capture and management needs for Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board (HFLB) staff are met, through advice, training and the provision of GIS, mapping, data analysis and information management services.  The GIS Officer works in the Planning and MERI team and supports HFLB staff in the use, collection and management of spatial data for project planning, delivery and reporting. The GIS Officer develops apps to assist teams’ data collection, maintains spatial databases, delivers analyses of spatial and non-spatial data, and produces a range of spatial products (maps, or other graphic representations) using GIS software and relevant applications.

As a GIS Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring spatial environmental data collected for HFLB projects adheres to corporate standards through the provision of advice and guidance to HFLB staff.
• Managing and maintaining HFLB spatial and non-spatial databases to corporate standards.
• Empowering HFLB employees to collect, manage and/or use spatial data through the development of customised web-based mapping tools and the provision of training and support in the use of ArcGIS products, data loggers, and other relevant technologies.
• Undertaking spatial analysis and providing statistical analysis on spatial data for HFLB projects.
• Establishing and maintaining strategic and collaborative partnerships and working relationships with project teams, other landscape boards and stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes from GIS and other information management systems.
• Identifying future business requirements and information management needs of the region and providing advice on new spatial data platforms and data collection tools to the Team Leader – Planning and MERI for consideration.

The details:

• 1x full-time (37.5 hrs/per week, negotiable), ASO5 GIS Officer
• Term position to 30 June 2028, available immediately
• Located in Mount Barker, South Australia

Remuneration:

$89,007 - $98,991 per annum (ASO5) – pro-rata for part-time hours

Requirements:

• National Police Check
• Current class “C” driver’s license and willingness to drive is essential
• Australian residency or a current work permit

What we offer:

• Flexible Work: Enjoy diverse and rewarding work with flexible arrangements, including work from home options and field work.
• Supportive Culture: Thrive in a nurturing environment with plenty of learning and development opportunities.
• Salary Benefits: Benefit from attractive SA Government salary sacrifice options.

Enquiries:

Alison Skinner
Team Leader – Planning and MERI
Phone: 0456 788 575
E-mail: alison.skinner@sa.gov.au

How to apply: 

Applicants must apply through I Work for SA and submit a current CV and letter of application (maximum 3 pages), addressing the selection criteria outlined within the role description, with reference to their knowledge, experience and suitability.

Applicants are to submit a completed Pre-Employment Declaration as part of their application.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board
Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board is one of nine regional landscape boards in South Australia. Our goal is to support local communities and land managers in managing soils, water, pests, and biodiversity. Funded through local landscape and water levies, our work is reinvested into regional priority projects and programs, bolstered by additional Australian Government funding, to protect and enhance our productive and natural landscapes.

Join us in making a difference. For more information, visit https://hf.landscape.sa.gov.au/

Applications close: 6pm, Sunday 31st May 2026

See what a career with Landscape Boards of South Australia looks like:-

https://youtu.be/QyqMxqxf3rE?si=C_uSkma2t065B4WR

Applications close: 31/05/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- P50164 ASO5 GIS Officer - April 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.