Soil Extension Officer

Limestone Coast Landscape Board
Job reference: 595973
Location: 5267 - KEITH, 5271 - NARACOORTE, 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneAre you enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the Limestone Coast region?Would you enjoy collaborating with land managers to improve soil health?We’d love to hear from you!The opportunityThe Soil Extension Officer is responsible for the provision of high level advice and the development of extension resources on the testing and monitoring of soils, and the interpretation of soil test data to support best practice land management decision making.The role will work with and coordinate activities with farming system groups, industry groups and land managers, including establishing and coordinating the management of field trial and demonstration sites showing innovative and best practice management to optimise soil and landscape health. This includes collaborating with Soil Extension colleagues in other regions through a Soil Extension Officer ‘Community of Practice’ Network, and promoting community and industry awareness and adoption of best practice soil and land management.What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is delivering sustainability outcomes for the region
• Working with a passionate team in a collaborative organisation
• Be rewarded through making a real difference to how we manage the landscape we live in
• Salary Sacrifice benefits
• Access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities for learning and development

Special Conditions:

• Position is based in Limestone Coast region, with actual location to be negotiated.
• A current minimum class C driver’s licence and willingness to drive is required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Will have the opportunity to participate in fire management or associated duties.
• Some out of hours work and intrastate travel involving overnight absences from home may be required.
• Required to work alone in a field environment, including working in adverse weather conditions from time to time.
• Required to participate in the LC Landscape Board’s Performance Development and Review Program.

Contract: Term contract until 30 June 2025Remuneration: $67,466 - $96,223 per annum (PO1/PO2)Enquiries: Ehsan Sayad, Team Leader Sustainable Primary ProductionEmail: Phone: 0467 739 211Application 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 Key Selection Criteria (including a copy of your qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.The Limestone Coast 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: 04/06/2024 10:00 PMAttachments:
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-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.