Executive Officer

**Landscape SA**
**Job reference**: 646034
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**If you're passionate about environmental sustainability, natural resources management and have a strong understanding of project management, government policy and legislation, and a strong collaborator, this role provides a chance to make a meaningful impact at a time of great change, challenge and opportunity for the sector.**

**As the Executive Officer for Landscape Boards South Australia you will be responsible for**
- **Leading the development and delivery of projects and programs** by coordinating multi-agency working groups and fostering collaboration among the nine landscape boards and partners.
- **Supporting General Managers and Board Chairs** by providing timely advice and information, actioning priority tasks, generating opportunities for strategic discussions and collaboration.
- **Developing and maintaining productive relationships at a regional, state and national level,** including with Chairs and General Managers of landscape boards, relevant government and non-government agencies, sector and industry peak bodies and key stakeholders within and beyond the NRM sector.
- **Actively contributing to guide statewide strategic planning and policy development.**:

- **Coordinating the Landscape Board Chairs’ Forums and General Managers’ meetings.** Organising and supporting meetings to drive strategic discussions, collaboration, and alignment across the landscape boards.
- **Producing timely communications and providing advice** to landscape boards and partners to ensure key government policies, strategic direction and operational reforms are implemented.
- **Providing strategic leadership and management to a small team.**:

- **Bringing energy and drive** to this position to support the ongoing success of the Landscape Boards.

**About You**
- Strong understanding of landscape boards functions, _Landscape South Australia Act 2019_ and the regulatory environment.
- Experience in project management, including leading multi-agency projects to develop policies and implement outcomes.
- Leadership experience working with a diversity of stakeholders with different perspectives of initiative and innovation.
- Experience in making critical decision that guide strategic direction.
- A degree or equivalent in law, policy, management, administration, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Agriculture or similar is highly desirable

**About Landscape Boards of South Australia**

Through the Landscape South Australia Act 2019 (Landscape Act), eight regional landscape boards and Green Adelaide support their local communities to manage soils, water, pest plants and animals, and biodiversity. Landscape boards invest landscape levies into regional priorities as well as leveraging Australian Government funding for managing and protecting the State’s productive and natural landscapes.

The key priorities of each Board are outlined in their respective Regional Landscape Plans, with a focus on climate resilience and biodiversity to support the development of resilient landscapes and sustainable primary production, water management along with other land uses, emerging industries and markets. Landscape boards are responsible for facilitating the management of landscapes in partnership with landholders, key partners, and stakeholders.

**What We Offer**
- **Flexible Work -** Enjoy diverse and rewarding work with flexible arrangements, including some work from home options.
- **Supportive Culture -** Thrive in a nurturing environment with growth and development opportunities.
- **Salary Benefits -** Benefit from attractive SA Government salary sacrifice options.

**Special Conditions**
- Current class “C” drivers licence is required.
- Some out of hours work is required, including intrastate and interstate travel necessitating overnight absences.

**How To Apply**

**Enquiries**:
Jodie Gregg-Smith
General Manager, SA Arid Lands Landscape Board
0429 686 126

Or

Michael Garrod
General Manager, Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board
0417 807 425

**Applications close**: 09/02/2025 11:00 PM