Climate-smart Agriculture Officer

**Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board**
**Job reference**: 667215
**Location**: 5251 - MOUNT BARKER
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
- Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture and the environment?
- 1 x Full-time to 30 June 2026

**Help drive a climate-smart future for agriculture**

We 're on the hunt for a Climate-Smart Agrilcuture Officer to lead the delivery of hands-on workshops that empower land managers to adopt sustainable practices and plan for a resilient future. Working closely with our Stewardship Teams, this role plays a key part in promoting best-practice land, water, and biodiversity management. Join us in supporting landholders to care for country while building a thriving, climate-resilient agricultural landscape.

**As the Climate-Smart Agriculture Officer, you will**:

- Deliver engaging, in-person workshops on climate-smart agriculture aligned with Stewardship Program priorities.
- Support land managers to adopt sustainable practices that build resilience and long-term productivity.
- Promote property planning to enhance decision-making for land, water, and biodiversity management.
- Build strong relationships with farmers, industry groups, First Nations communities, and government stakeholders.
- Track and report on project outcomes, budgets, and achievements in line with funding requirements.
- Collaborate with the Stewardship Team to deliver regionally relevant, impactful education initiatives.

**About You:

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- You have knowledge and experience in land management and sustainable agriculture, including property planning and climate-smart practices.
- You’re a confident communicator, able to present, write, and engage with a variety of audiences.
- You enjoy facilitating workshops and education activities that build the capacity of farmers and land managers.
- You’re great at building partnerships and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- You’re solutions-focused and take initiative to drive positive outcomes for people and the environment.
- You bring strong organisational skills and can manage projects, timelines, and budgets effectively.
- You value relationships, cultural understanding, and the importance of connecting land managers with First Nations perspectives.

If you’re ready to make a real impact in cultural and environmental stewardship, we’d love to hear from you

**The Details**:

- One full-time (37.5 hrs/per week) position.
- Term position to 30 June 2026, available immediately.
- Located in Mount Barker, South Australia

**Remuneration**:
ASO5 - $85,790 - $95,413 per annum

**What we offer:

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- **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

**Special Conditions**
- This role has been designated a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework and requires a satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to employment.
- Australian residency or current work permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit)

**How to apply**
Please see link below for a copy of the Role Description.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply._

**Enquiries**:
John Butler
Team Leader, Communications and Regional Engagement
Phone: 0418 369 994

**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.

**Applications close: 6pm, Sunday 11**th** May 2025**

See what a career with Landscape Boards of South Australia looks like here.

**Applications close**: 11/05/2025 6:00 PM