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SalaryJob reference: 573799
Location: 5064 - URRBRAE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
We have an opportunity for a Biosecurity Research Officer - PestAnimals to be part of our Biosecurity Division within theDepartment of Primary Industries and Regions.
The Biosecurity Research Officer, Pest Animals is responsible forproviding professional support to groups working on pest animalprograms and initiatives, which ensure the ongoing effectivemanagement of invasive species under the Landscape South AustraliaAct 2019. This position provides technical advice, research,analysis, and services associated with projects on vertebrate pestanimal problems affecting primary industries and naturalecosystems.
The position delivers clear, well researched and expert analyses,technical advice, scientific papers, briefings and reports tosupport current NRM programs. The role is responsible fordeveloping and implementing field and laboratory trials of newtools and strategies to control Pest Animals and undertakeseffective data and records management services, ensuring accuratereporting. The incumbent undertakes strategic liaison across abroad range of stakeholders, including landscape board staff, stateand local government, land managers, community groups and thepublic to provide a range of expert technical, policy and planningadvice to contribute to the address of complex pest animal relatedqueries and issues.
About Us
South Australia is internationally recognised for thequality of its agriculture, food, and wine. Our regions are thebackbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drivesprosperity for all South Australians.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a keyeconomic development agency working in partnership with our primaryindustries, regional stakeholders and across all levels ofgovernment to advance the prosperity and sustainability of SouthAustralia’s primary industries and regional communities.
We are a passionate team of around 800 people working acrossmetropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protectour state’s regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries,forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries.
It's no wonder there are so many exciting and diverse careeropportunities in our organisation. If you’re ready to joinus, apply now!
Benefits
At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions,we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work withopportunities for career progression, learning and development andflexibility.
Our Commitment to Diversity
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is anequal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverseand inclusive workplace. We embrace diversity and welcomeapplications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith,sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.
Special Conditions
- Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
- Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
- Opportunity up to July 2025.
Essential Qualification
An appropriate Degree in Science, Natural ResourceManagement, or equivalent.
Requirements
- Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
- Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
- You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.
- The incumbent will be required to undertake emergency management training and must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.
Remuneration
PO2 - $86,950 min - $96,223 max per annum, plussuperannuation
Enquiries
Kate Fielder
Senior Biosecurity Officer – Pest Animals
Phone: 08 8429 2***
Email: ************@sa.gov.au
Website: www.pir.sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please see the attachedapplicant instructions and outline your skills and experience inrelation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, WrittenCommunication and Analytical Thinking capabilities of the attachedrole description.
Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and acompleted “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA PublicSector” form.
Applications close: 13/02/2024 11:45 PM
Attachments:
- Application Guidelines.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - Biosecurity Research Officer - Pest Animals PO2.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.
