Information Services Officer

Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 512180
Location: 5024 - WEST BEACH
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Information Services Officer to be part of our Fisheries and Aquaculture Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The Information Services Officer is responsible for supporting in the provision of an effective and efficient service to PIRSA fisheries managers, SARDI scientific staff, and intrastate and interstate departments for the collection, collation, processing, quality control, and reporting of fisheries related records, statistics, and data. This role provides a range of services to industry relating to fisheries information functions.

The role contributes to delivering the agency’s priorities including (1) Increasing productivity of our primary industries and agribusinesses (Stimulating Value Growth); (2) Securing production through biosecurity and efficient and sustainable use of resources (Sustaining the Resource); (3) Growing regions by supporting key regional development drivers and growing opportunities available to our regional communities; and (4) Building partnerships with industry, stakeholders, research organisations and regional communities.

The role contributes to delivering scientific advice and stock assessments for the sustainable management of SA’s fisheries resources – a key SARDI Aquatic Sciences divisional objective. SARDI is one of Australia’s leading fisheries research agencies.

About Us

South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of its agriculture, food and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and regional communities.

We are a passionate team of around 800 people working across metropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protect our 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 career opportunities in our organisation. If you’re ready to join us, apply now!

Benefits

At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities, women and other diversity groups. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of SA.

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).

Requirements

• Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
• Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required (if required).
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations

Remuneration

ASO2
$56,987 - $61,301 per annum

Enquiries

Georgina Ross
Senior Information & Data Integrity Officer
Phone: (08) 8207 5497
Email: georgina.ross@sa.gov.au
Website:

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a Covering Letter (no more than 3 pages) outlining your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Attention to Detail and Planning and Organising capabilities of the role description and a current CV (no more than 5 pages). Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2 referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.
Applications close: 13/12/2022 11:45 PM

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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.