Senior Project Officer - Compliance

Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board; Mount Barker; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work

Salary sacrifice options

Work from home options

Job summary

Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board in Mount Barker, South Australia, is seeking a Senior Project Officer - Compliance to investigate breaches of environmental and natural resource legislation, provide regulatory advice, and support the statewide Dam Education and Compliance Program.

You will work with GIS, MS Office, and data reporting to drive compliance outcomes and mentor staff, contributing to water protection and healthy ecosystems across the state.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance investigations and handling evidence.
• Strong ability to interpret legislation and apply it to cases.
• Data gathering, analysis and reporting for compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct complex investigations into alleged breaches of environmental and natural resource legislation.
• Exercise delegated powers as an Authorised Officer.
• Collect, analyse and manage evidence; conduct interviews and prepare enforcement documents.

Skills

Investigations

Evidence handling

Court testimony

Legislative interpretation

Data reporting

GIS

Microsoft Office

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Project Officer - Compliance - Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board Mount Barker

Are you passionate about nature conservation and the environment?

Join us in safeguarding South Australia's landscapes

1 x Full-time position to 1 December 2028, based in Mount Barker

If you're passionate about protecting South Australia's natural resources and have a keen eye for compliance, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As the Senior Project Officer - Compliance, you'll investigate alleged breaches of environmental and natural resource legislation, provide expert regulatory advice, and support education and enforcement activities through the Statewide Dam Education and Compliance Program. Your work will help ensure lawful water use, protect environmental flows, and support healthy waterways, ecosystems, and communities across the state. As a Senior Project Officer – Compliance you will:

• Lead and conduct complex investigations into alleged breaches of environmental and natural resource management legislation, particularly the Landscape South Australia Act 2019.
• Exercise delegated powers and functions as an Authorised Officer.
• Collect, analyse and manage evidence, conduct formal interviews, and prepare enforcement documentation to support compliance outcomes.
• Provide authoritative advice on legislative obligations, compliance requirements, investigative processes and enforcement options.
• Support the delivery of the Statewide Dam Education and Compliance Program.
• Utilise GIS, aerial imagery and other spatial tools to identify, assess and investigate water affecting activities.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with landholders, government agencies and regulatory partners to achieve compliance outcomes.
• Provide technical support, mentoring and guidance to compliance staff and Authorised Officers.

About you

• Skilled in compliance and investigations: You bring expertise in investigative techniques, evidence handling, and court testimony.
• Proficient in legislative interpretation: You understand and apply current laws, seeking technical insights as needed.
• Data-savvy for effective reporting: You excel in gathering, analysing, and reporting data for compliance monitoring.
• Collaborative and empathetic communicator: You actively listen, value feedback, and manage conflict with diplomacy.
• Technically proficient: You are experienced in Microsoft Office and GIS, supporting accurate reporting and data management.

The details

One full-time (37.5 hrs/per week) ASO6 Senior Project Officer - Compliance Position

Term position to 1 December 2028 available immediately

Located in Mount Barker, South Australia

Requirements

• National Police Check
• A current Class C driver's licence and willingness to drive are essential
• Australian residency or a current work permit

Remuneration

ASO6: $105,747 - $111,854 per annum

Enquiries To:

Brett Ibbotson Program Manager Dam Compliance Ph: 0491 472 778 E-mail: [emailprotected]

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.

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 www.landscape.sa.gov.au/hf.

Applications close: 6:00pm, Wednesday 21 October 2026.

See what a career with Landscape Boards of South Australia looks like: https://youtu.be/QyqMxqxf3rE?si=C_uSkma2t065B4WR