Sustainable Landscapes Officer

Kangaroo Island Landscape Board; Kingscote; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kangaroo Island Landscape Board is seeking a Sustainable Landscape Officer to protect and enhance the island’s unique landscapes by partnering with landholders and communities to deliver sustainable land management outcomes.

You will provide practical land management advice, focus on pest plant and animal control and water resource management, and help communities meet legislative responsibilities while delivering compliant, timely results under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019.

Qualifications

• Open to everyone

Responsibilities

• Protect and enhance Kangaroo Island's landscapes by partnering with landholders and communities to deliver sustainable land management outcomes.
• Provide practical land management advice and education to landholders and community groups, with a focus on pest plant and animal control and water resource management.
• Support the development of sustainable land management strategies, helping the community to understand and meet their legislative responsibilities while achieving positive outcomes for their properties and the broader landscape.
• Undertake compliance activities as an authorised officer under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019, contributing to policy implementation and planning.

Job description

Kangaroo Island Landscape Board
Job reference: 862235
Location: 5223 - KINGSCOTE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Vacancy Type: Full Time (37.5) 2 Year Contract

The KILB is currently seeking to appoint an Sustainable Landscape Officer

About the Role

Play a key role in protecting and enhancing Kangaroo Island's unique landscapes by partnering with landholders and communities to deliver sustainable land management outcomes.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines community engagement, environmental stewardship, project delivery and regulatory responsibilities. As a Sustainable Landscape Officer, you will provide practical land management advice and education to landholders and community groups, with a focus on pest plant and animal control and water resource management.

You will support the development of sustainable land management strategies, helping the community to understand and meet their legislative responsibilities while achieving positive outcomes for their properties and the broader landscape.

As an authorised officer under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019, you will undertake compliance activities relating to pest plants, pest animals and water affecting activities. The role also contributes to policy implementation and planning, ensuring key priorities are achieved within established timeframes.

About the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board

The Kangaroo Island Landscape Board is one of nine landscape boards in South Australia. We work with landholders, communities and partners to manage soils, water, pests and biodiversity. We invest landscape levies and attract additional funding to protect and improve Kangaroo Island’s productive and natural landscapes.

Our work is guided by the Kangaroo Island Regional Landscape Plan 2026–2031 and its vision: “Working together for healthy land and sea.” The plan sets five connected priorities: empowering community, sustaining biodiversity, supporting healthy land and water, managing pests and managing climate risks. Community partnerships, local knowledge and scientific evidence underpin this work.

Our values of Trust, Collaboration and Impact guide how we work every day. We act with integrity, support one another, build strong relationships with our community and partners, and focus on practical outcomes that make a lasting difference for Kangaroo Island.

Find out more about the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board and our regional landscape plan.

About the Region

Situated at the foot of the Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island (KI) has unique and diverse natural resources underpinning a range of industries such as wool and sheep production, commercial fishing, and nature-based and farm-based tourism. Approximately one third of the island is dedicated to national parks and conservation reserves and is recognised as one of Australia's iconic national landscapes. The island covers an area of 4370 square kilometers, is home to approximately 4,700 residents and attracts more than 160,000 visitors each year.

As well as its nature assets, Kangaroo Island has a thriving and welcoming local community, community resources and infrastructure, excellent schools and is a great place to live. Kangaroo Island offers unique opportunities to those willing to embrace the island, its community and relaxed lifestyle.

The land and water of Kangaroo Island are of cultural and spiritual significance to a number of Aboriginal Nations including Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna and Narungga.

Salary Range:

$92,122 - $102,456 p.a.

Enquiries to:

Jo Sullivan, Manager Sustainable Landscapes, 0477 989 925, [e-mail]

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.