Weed Scientist

Professional 2 (Remuneration Package Range $103,336 - $123,207)
Weed Management Branch – Rangelands Division
Ongoing vacancy available in Palmerston
 

The Northern Territory Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security is looking for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced person to work within the Weed Management Branch as the Weed Scientist. This position is a permanent, full-time position located in Palmerston.

This position is responsible for analysing and researching scientific and technical information to develop, implement and support best practice weed management of policies and priorities in the Northern Territory, and to communicate this effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

The successful applicant will have the desire to manage a small team, responsible for the managing, collating and analysis of scientific and technical information to provide evidence-based advice to inform policy, planning and objectives of the Weed Management Branch including biological control, weed identification, and weed biology.  The ability to represent the Northern Territory Government on cross jurisdictional committees relevant to weed management and through engagement, scientific input and technical assessment of proposals relating to weed management.

If you are looking for a new challenge in the amazing outback environment of the NT, and you would like to develop your skills for future career advancement, then this job is for you.

For further information about this vacancy please contact Roni Opden on 08 8999 44***or **********@nt.gov.au 

Quote vacancy number: 12591
Closing date: 05/02/2024

Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search