Sustainable Landscapes Officer
- Protect and enhance Kangaroo Island''s landscapes through community engagement.
- Provide land management advice focusing on pest control and water management.
- Undertake compliance activities under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019.
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, jo.sullivan@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions:
All applications are to be submitted online through I Work for SA. Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV (max 3 pages) and letter of application (max 3 pages) addressing each of the Selection Criteria as outlined in the role description and providing clear examples. Applicants are encouraged to contact Jo Sullivan (0477 989 925) prior to submitting an application.
Applications close: 08/11/2026 10:00 PM
Attachments:
- ASO5 Sustainable Landscapes Officer_Role Description_Final Oct 2026.pdf
- 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.
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