Ecologist

Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
Job reference: 856374
Location: 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE, 5343 - BERRI
Job status: Long 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:

Are you motivated by applying ecological science to achieve real conservation outcomes?

We’re looking for an experienced Ecologist to join our team and help protect and restore biodiversity across the Murraylands and Riverland region. This is an opportunity to use your ecological expertise to influence on-ground conservation, support threatened species recovery and work alongside landholders, community groups and partners to deliver lasting environmental outcomes.

Who you are & what you’ll do:

As our Ecologist, you’ll provide expert ecological advice to support conservation across private and public land. You’ll use your knowledge of applied ecology to translate science into practical management decisions, helping to protect threatened flora and other priority species while improving the health of native vegetation, floodplains and wetlands.

You’ll lead threatened species recovery programs, provide technical advice to inform environmental planning and project delivery, and work collaboratively with partners to achieve meaningful biodiversity outcomes. You’ll also play an important role in building ecological knowledge and capability across the region through mentoring, knowledge sharing and technical support.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with landholders, community groups, government agencies and environmental partners.
• Strong knowledge and experience in applied ecology, threatened species conservation and ecological restoration.
• Ability to translate ecological knowledge and evidence into practical conservation decisions and on-ground outcomes.
• Experience delivering conservation projects, including planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
• Experience providing technical advice and supporting biodiversity management across public and private land.
• Relevant qualifications in ecology, environmental science, conservation biology or a related field.

 What you’ll need:  

• A tertiary qualification in ecology, environment, conservation biology or a related discipline is essential.
• A current First Aid Certificate is desirable.
• Eligibility for this position requires a valid Australian working visa.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

 Why you’ll enjoy working with the Landscape Ecology team

The Landscape Ecology team is a dedicated group of ecologists and conservation professionals working to protect and improve biodiversity outcomes across the Murraylands and Riverland region.

The team supports the landscape board’s conservation priorities by providing ecological advice, delivering threatened species and biodiversity programs, and working alongside landholders, communities and partners to achieve practical, on-ground outcomes.

You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team that values science, knowledge sharing and working together to make a meaningful difference for the region’s native species and habitats.

You’ll also benefit from:

• 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.

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:

Additional details:

Remuneration: Classification PO2 $94,769 min - $109,787 max p.a 

Term contract: Up to 4 years contract length, with the possibility of extension.

Future opportunities: This recruitment process may be used to fill vacancies and establish a merit list for future opportunities for up to twelve months.

Enquiries to: For more information about this opportunity, please contact:

Primary Contact: (1/9/2026 to 14/9/2026)

Wendy Stubbs, Team Leader Landscape Ecology

************@sa.gov.au | 0428 116 ***

Secondary Contact: (15/9/2026 to 16/9/2026)

Renata Rix, Manager Sustainable Landscapes

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: 16/09/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- P50195 - Ecologist - Position Description - Reviewed Aug26.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.