Are you enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the Limestone Coast region?
Would you enjoy collaborating with land managers to monitor, and improve, soil health?
We'd love to hear from you!
The opportunity:
The Sustainable Landscapes Officer (Soil) is responsible for soil sampling and gathering the pre-sampling required information that suits the CSIRO national soil monitoring sampling procedure.
The role will provide high level advice 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 also work 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 experts in other regions.
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 perks.
- Field based role working with landholders.
Special conditions:
- Position is based at Mount Gambier or Naracoorte
- 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
- 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.
Want to know a little more about us?
Visit our website using the links below to see who we are and what we do
Contract: Term contract (12 months)
Remuneration: PO1 $68,478 - $83,594 max p.a.
nrmjobs.com.au/job/20026919
Required Skill Profession
Life Scientists
📌 Sustainable Landscapes Officer (Soil)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Naracoorte