Address- Full time opportunity for up to 10 months available
- Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
- Salary ranging from $106,025 to $117,363 p.a. plus superannuation.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.
About the role:
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) are looking for a National Varroa Mite Training Coordinator to coordinate the development and delivery of the Varroa Mite training program to recreational and commercial beekeepers across Australia as part of the National Response Plan V4.
This includes contributing to the development of resources, training programs, coordinating review and feedback, working with each state to organise and deliver training, and managing a pool of contract trainers who are delivering training in the relevant states while working closely with industry bodies to achieve delivery outcomes within the 12-month timeframe.
About you:
We're looking for someone who can:
- Contribute to the development of the national Varroa Mite training program including managing the development of the national training program and industry consultation and working with subject matter experts to develop resources.
- Coordinate delivery of the National Varroa Mite training program across Australia in consultation with Government agencies and industry bodies and associations in each state including the delivery of three “train the trainer” workshops prior to the commencement of delivery.
- Coordinate and liaise with trainers in all jurisdictions including oversight of trainer contracts, management of feedback from trainers and assisting with trouble shooting.
- Collaborate with both commercial and recreational beekeepers, coordinating training needs and locations and works with a network of trainers, contractors and relevant agency staff across all jurisdictions to deliver Varroa Mite training.
Essential Requirements
You'll need to have a current NSW Class C Driver’s License, as well as the ability and willingness to travel as required.
About us
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) supports the development of profitable primary industries that create a more prosperous NSW and contributes to a better environment through the sustainable use of natural resources.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit a copy of your CV (ideally no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (ideally no more than 1 page) that tells us about your relevant skills and experience and how these make you an ideal candidate for this role.
Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Julie White, Manager Education Delivery on 0407 728 *** or via ***********@dpi.nsw.gov.au. Alternatively, you can also view the Role Description.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 19 May 2024 at 11:55pm.
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to ***************@regional.nsw.gov.au and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion.
The Department of Regional NSW (DRNSW) is the department focussed on protecting and growing primary industries, supporting sustainable land management, overseeing the state’s mineral, mining resources, and ensuring that government investment supports strong regional communities and economies. DRNSW brings together the Department of Primary Industries; Local Land Services; Mining, Exploration and Geoscience; Regional Development; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.
We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.
