Wetland Project Officer

The Wetland Project Officer is responsible for the initiation and development of programs and projects to improve the ecological health of wetlands.

• Conservation, wetlands, River Murray, hydrology, environmental watering

About the role

Wade into an exciting and rewarding career with the Wetlands Team at the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board!

We're looking for a project officer to work across a variety of sites and projects to improve the health of the wetlands and floodplains along the SA River Murray. Grab your binoculars and join a dynamic team working with contemporary ecological approaches to sustain vital wetland environments and conserve threatened native species.

About the organisation

The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board oversees the sustainable management of natural resources in South Australia's Murraylands and Riverland, focusing on land, water, biodiversity and community engagement.

The region provides an inspirational backdrop of hundreds of unique wet landscapes for the work of the organisation's wetland team. The team works across more than 100 wetland sites, delivering environmental water to sustain and improve environmental conditions and conserve threatened native species. Recent highlights have included projects to reintroduce locally extinct species including Murray crayfish and the Yarra pygmy perch.

About the person

The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board is seeking applications from candidates with a formal qualification in ecology or a related field. You'll be capable of a fast learning curve with an adaptable and practical approach to a wide variety of fieldwork and the ability to apply scientific principles to real world challenges. Working as part of a small, focussed team, you'll develop effective and genuine relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Previous experience in terrestrial ecology and the ability to apply those principles to wetland environments will be highly favoured. Recent graduates and candidates at the beginning of their career are encouraged to apply.

Key role outcomes

• Implement wetland management programs and projects in the Murraylands and Riverland region.
• Provide technical support and advice to community groups and other organisations involved in wetland management and monitoring.
• Collect, manage, analyse and interpret monitoring data to assist with the adaptive management of wetlands.
• Develop technical reports and data summaries for stakeholders including community groups.
• Provide technical advice and support on the ecology and hydrology for on-ground works undertaken at wetlands and floodplains.
• Develop effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders in order to deliver wetland and floodplain projects.
• Contribute to a safe workplace by accepting responsibility for own and others' safety, identifying and reporting hazards, and participating in consultation about health and safety matters.

What can we offer you

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the remarkable wetland ecology of SA.
• An exciting, diverse, meaningful and rewarding career.
• A fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Hybrid working arrangements including working from home.
• Salary sacrifice benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Essential Qualifications

• Tertiary degree qualification (minimum) in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science or Biological Sciences is essential.

Remuneration: CLASSIFICATION PO1 $68,478 min - $83,594 max p.a.

Contract: Contract until 30 June 2026 (Potential for extension).