Your guide to new recruits across SA’s landscape boards
Big things are happening behind the scenes at South Australia’s landscape boards and it starts with great people.
We’ve welcomed a bunch of talented new board and team members who are passionate about looking after our state’s natural resources. Here’s your chance to meet them and find out what makes the landscape boards such a rewarding place to work.
New leader for Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board has welcomed the appointment of Bryan McDonald as its new general manager.
Bryan brings more than 25 years of public-sector leadership experience across South Australia, New South Wales and the Northern Territory, leading major programs in natural resources management, biosecurity, fisheries and community engagement.
Prior to joining the staff of the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board, Bryan was the Executive Director of Fisheries with the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Chair of the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board, Frances Simes, said Bryan’s appointment comes at an important time for the region.
“Bryan’s strong leadership style and collaborative approach will be a great asset to our landscape board. His commitment to regional resilience and integrated landscape management is a perfect fit for our work in the Murraylands and Riverland region.”
Two ecologists share role in Northern and Yorke
Ecology work across the Northern and Yorke region will be shared between Elly Pratt and Nick Modra. Both existing members of the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board’s team, the pair stepped into the newly-developed roles in November to care for the region’s biodiversity.
Elly takes on the Resilient Ecosystems Ecologist position and will lead the integration of climate adaptation and ecological resilience. The role draws on ecological expertise to guide climate-informed management of native vegetation, habitat restoration and species conservation, ensuring actions align with local and regional priorities.
Nick has begun as the Field Ecologist, supporting the delivery of ecological projects aimed at improving landscape health through monitoring, community engagement and on-ground actions. The role involves evaluating environmental risks and providing advice on impacts from development, mining and native vegetation management to support biodiversity and threatened species.
SAAL Landscape Board enlists two new members
The SAAL Landscape Board recently welcomed two new Board members, Chevahn Hoad and Mark Mayfield. They replaced outgoing members Kurt Tschirner and Tim Flowers.
Outside of the Board, Chevahn works with the District Council of Coober Pedy and is Manager for Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park’s co-management program. Kanku-Breakaways is co-managed with the Antakirinja Matuntjara Yankunytjatjara people. Chevahn’s experience in governance, local government, community development and First Nations partnership and engagement provides a breadth of skills to enhance the function of the Board.
Mark works for Santos in community engagement and stakeholder liaison. He has a solid understanding of the landscape management issues and looks forward to broadening his knowledge and exposure beyond the Marree-Innamincka district where he lives. His experience in the resources and construction industries provides him with the skills and knowledge to enhance the relationships and shared endeavour with the extractive industry and the Board.
Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu welcome planning and engagement manager
As Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu’s Manager, Planning and Engagement, Michaela Heinson will oversee the communications, engagement, water resources, planning, and monitoring and evaluation programs. She has a key role in partnerships to increase the board’s impact in caring for land, water and nature, and crucial work amending the Eastern and Western Mount Lofty Ranges Water Allocation Plans, in collaboration with the Department for Environment and Water and neighbouring landscape boards.
Michaela is a seasoned leader in sustainability, applied science and emergency management, with extensive expertise across environmental, biodiversity conservation and agricultural portfolios. With a cooperative and energetic leadership style, she has a track record of leading diverse teams and complex projects of public and policy interest to successfully deliver results.
Looking for a career change?
Vacancies within South Australia’s landscape boards are shared via I Work for SA and promoted on LinkedIn.
We offer challenging and rewarding work opportunities and are passionate about walking together with landholders, First Nations people and the community to care for land, water and nature.
