Water Project Officer

Job Description

iworkfor.sa.gov.au will be unavailable on Saturday, 22 February 2025, from 7:30 AM ACDT until 10:30 AM ACDT due to scheduled maintenance. Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board Job reference: 653550Location: 5251 - MOUNT BARKERJob status: Long Term ContractEligibility: Open to Everyone Water Project Officer If you're passionate about nature conservation, the environment, and managing natural resources, and have the skills to help plan and sustainably manage our region's water resources, this is your chance to make a difference! Apply today to join a team of water experts dedicated to preserving our precious water resources across the Hills and Fleurieu.As a Water Project Officer you will: Help lead water projects in partnership with land managers, stakeholders, and the community. Provide technical advice and support to councils, landholders, community, and industry groups on water planning and management. Assist in reviewing and amending Water Allocation Plans and Board policies. Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders. About you You are knowledgeable and experienced with natural resource management planning principles. You have skills in developing policy and contributing to strategic planning processes. You have a proven track record managing and delivering projects. You are solution driven, with a history of collaborating with diverse individuals, organisations, and groups on complex problems. You have the capability to understand, interpret, and apply relevant legislation and regulations. You enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment. You have experience or a tertiary qualification in natural resource management, environmental science, agricultural science or equivalent (desirable). The details One full-time (37.5 hrs/per week), ASO5 Water Project Officer 2 year term position. Located in Mount Barker, South Australia Requirements: National Police Check Current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness to drive is essential. Australian residency or a current work permit. Remuneration: Administrative Services Officer Level 5 (ASO5): $84,522 - $94,003 per annum. 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. How to apply: Please refer to the link below for the Role Description. Applicants must apply through I Work for SA and submit a current CV and letter of application (maximum 3 pages), addressing their suitability to the role with reference to the "selection criteria" outlined within the Role Description. Applicants are to submit a completed Pre-Employment Declaration as part of their application. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Enquiries: Paul WainwrightTeam Leader Water ResourcesPhone: 0429 678 475E-mail: 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 Applications close: 6pm, Sunday 13th October 2024. Applications close: 02/03/2025 6:00 PMAttachments: - Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf- Role Description - ASO5 Water Project Officer.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr