Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
Job reference: 838593
Location: 5253 – MURRAY BRIDGE, 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:
Help us to manage some of the most precious and valuable water resources in the driest state in the driest inhabited continent.
This water supports regional communities, critical environment assets such as Ramsar wetlands and threatened species, First Nations culture, significant industries, and even the critical human water needs of a capital city!
If you are passionate about bringing science and the community together to create a sustainable and secure water future for our region, we want to hear from you.
The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board provides a rewarding and flexible workplace and puts you on the front-line of managing our natural resources.
Who you are & What you’ll do
We’re looking for someone who has:
- The ability to take different types of water‑related information and explain it in a clear, practical way.
- An understanding of relevant legislation and policy (or the motivation to build this knowledge).
- Strong relationship‑building skills, including working respectfully with landholders, government partners, stakeholders and First Nations communities.
- Good written communication skills for preparing briefings, policy notes and community‑focused information.
- Confidence planning and contributing to projects, including those with multiple moving parts.
- A collaborative approach, you enjoy being part of a small team.
- A solutions mindset when challenges come up.
- The ability to balance priorities in a busy environment.
- An interest in surface water and groundwater management—knowledge of the Murray–Darling Basin is a bonus.
- Willingness to help run community events or workshops.
- Experience with GIS tools is helpful but not essential.
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:
- Tertiary qualification in hydrogeology, environmental science, natural resources management, public policy or related field is desirable.
- 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.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and South Australian Working With Children Check.
- 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 and Riverland Landscape Board
Additional Details:
Remuneration: Classification ASO6 $102,171 min – $108,071 max p.a
Term contract: 12-month contract
Future opportunities: This recruitment process may be used to fill vacancies and establish a merit list for future opportunities up to twelve months.
Enquiries to:
For more information about this opportunity, please contact:
Tom Mowbray, Water Resources Manager
tom.mowbray@sa.gov.au | 0439 671 823
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: 06/04/2026 6:00 PM
Attachments:
– P25876 – Senior Project Officer Water Planning – Role Description – July 2025.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.
