Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
Job reference: 845708
Location: 5343 - BERRI
Job status: Short 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:

Do you enjoy working outdoors?

Are you seeking a role that provides on the job learning opportunities?

Are you interested in protecting our landscapes by tackling weeds and supporting pest control programs for rabbits, deer, goats and foxes?

Do you have experience using boats, 4WDs, quad bikes and other farm equipment?

Do you thrive in a varied role with no two days the same?

 

The district officer role is a hands-on role that supports the care and management of natural and agricultural landscapes in the Riverland district.

Working as part of a team you’ll help deliver practical, on-ground activities such as pest plant and animal control, by engaging with landholders and key stakeholders.

We will provide you with the training and development needed to help you grow into the role, making this a great opportunity to build a strong foundation in landscape management.

 

Who you are & What you’ll do

We’re looking for someone who has:

• An interest or experience in environment, agriculture or natural resource management.
• Willingness to learn, develop new skills and work outdoors in a field-based role.
• Positive communication skills and confidence engaging with landholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving approach and practical mindset.
• Basic computer skills and openness to learning new systems and tools.
• Support delivery of on-ground works, activities and minor projects.
• Contribute to pest, weed and land management programs.
• Assist with monitoring, reporting and compliance activities.
• Build knowledge of relevant legislation and local landscapes.

What we offer:

• Meaningful work that aligns with your career goals - whether you're looking to lead, grow, specialise, or take a new direction.
• Tailored development opportunities and flexible working arrangements that support your individual circumstances, where operationally possible.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to Employee Assistance Programs and health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Attractive and competitive salary with annual increases.
• Salary packaging options to help you maximise your take-home pay.
• Generous leave entitlements to support work-life balance and personal wellbeing.
• All essential equipment provided, including uniforms, mobile phones, laptops, and access to fleet vehicles.

What you’ll need:

• A current First Aid Certificate is desirable.
• A current minimum class C driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4WD is required (Training can be provided to the successful applicant).
• An appropriate tertiary qualification in natural resources management, park management, environmental science, agricultural science or equivalent is desirable, but not essential.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check (all positions) and South Australian Working With Children Check (if applicable).
• Eligibility for this position requires a valid Australian working visa.

 

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 amd Riverland Landscape Board

https://youtu.be/CTUhaRCYtHw

 

Additional details:

Remuneration: Classification OPS3  $71,589 min - $76,033 max p.a 

Term contract: up to 30 June 2027

Future opportunities: Contract extensions may be available. 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:

Hannah Spronk, Riverland District Manager

hannah.spronk@sa.gov.au |  0427 061 377

 

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. 2 pages) outlining how their knowledge, skills and experience are relevant and of benefit to the role. Refer to the position description for further guidance on these.

 

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: 14/06/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- P25868 - District Officer (OPS3) - Role Description.pdf
- Pre-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.