Ecologist
Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
Job reference: 856374 Location: 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE, 5343 - BERRI Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Grow your career in landscapes that matter Join us in shaping a resilient future - working hand-in-hand with regional communities to nurture healthy and resilient landscapes. Whether you're on the ground, behind the scenes, or leading the way, your role helps us create a healthier, more sustainable region. About the role: Are you motivated by applying ecological science to achieve real conservation outcomes? We’re looking for an experienced Ecologist to join our team and help protect and restore biodiversity across the Murraylands and Riverland region. This is an opportunity to use your ecological expertise to influence on-ground conservation, support threatened species recovery and work alongside landholders, community groups and partners to deliver lasting environmental outcomes. Who you are & what you’ll do: As our Ecologist, you’ll provide expert ecological advice to support conservation across private and public land. You’ll use your knowledge of applied ecology to translate science into practical management decisions, helping to protect threatened flora and other priority species while improving the health of native vegetation, floodplains and wetlands. You’ll lead threatened species recovery programs, provide technical advice to inform environmental planning and project delivery, and work collaboratively with partners to achieve meaningful biodiversity outcomes. You’ll also play an important role in building ecological knowledge and capability across the region through mentoring, knowledge sharing and technical support. What you’ll bring to the role:
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Why you’ll enjoy working with the Landscape Ecology team The Landscape Ecology team is a dedicated group of ecologists and conservation professionals working to protect and improve biodiversity outcomes across the Murraylands and Riverland region. The team supports the landscape board’s conservation priorities by providing ecological advice, delivering threatened species and biodiversity programs, and working alongside landholders, communities and partners to achieve practical, on-ground outcomes. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team that values science, knowledge sharing and working together to make a meaningful difference for the region’s native species and habitats. You’ll also benefit from:
About the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board: The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board is a statutory body with a focus on enhancing, conserving, and sustaining the landscapes of our impressively diverse region. Spanning vast natural environments and productive agricultural lands, our foremost focus is to collaborate with the region’s communities across projects that empower people to be at the heart of landscape management. If you’d like to learn more about who we are and what we do, follow the links below: About Us - Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board Why Work For Us - Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
Additional details: Remuneration: Classification PO2 $94,769 min - $109,787 max p.a Term contract: Up to 4 years contract length, with the possibility of extension. Future opportunities: This recruitment process may be used to fill vacancies and establish a merit list for future opportunities for up to twelve months.
Enquiries to: For more information about this opportunity, please contact: Primary Contact: (1/9/2026 to 14/9/2026) Wendy Stubbs, Team Leader Landscape Ecology [email protected] | 0428 116 242 Secondary Contact: (15/9/2026 to 16/9/2026) Renata Rix, Manager Sustainable Landscapes [email protected] | 0437 916 264
Application instructions: Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA. Applicants are to submit a Pre-employment Declaration, CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience (including qualifications) as outlined in the Position Description. The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.
Applications close: 16/09/2026 6:00 PM Attachments: - P50195 - Ecologist - Position Description - Reviewed Aug26.pdf - Pre-Employment-Declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement
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