Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 459687
Location: 5024 - WEST BEACH
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Senior Research Officer – Crustacean Fisheries to be part of our South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The role contributes scientific support to delivering high-quality scientific information and advice to facilitate the sustainable management of fishery resources in South Australian waters, through successful and timely delivery of research, publishing stock assessment reports and articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The role contributes to the research assessments and projects overseen by the Crustacean Fisheries Sub-Program which includes estimating recreational fishing participation, catch and effort. The primary focus of the group is on the population dynamics and fisheries biology of key crustacean species. Fishery dependent and biological data are integrated in stock assessments that determine the status of harvested populations. The primary outputs are stock assessment reports that provide the scientific basis for fisheries management. Scientific findings are published in peer-reviewed reports, and national and international journals. Research findings are also communicated directly to PIRSA fisheries managers, fishery licence holders and national and international scientists through relevant steering committees, meetings, and conferences.

The role contributes 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; (4) Building partnerships with industry, stakeholders, research organisations and regional communities; and (5) preparedness to contribute to PIRSA’s response and recovery obligations in emergency situations

 

About Us

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions, as a key economic development agency of the South Australian Government, works across a diverse range of industry sectors including agriculture, livestock, forestry, fishing and aquaculture and regional development. We involve and engage with others to ensure we make good decisions, have clear policies, plan and implement effective programs, drive relevant projects, promote efficient resource use and broker shared responsibility. In this way we enable the State’s primary industry sectors and regions to remain competitive, productive and sustainable.

 

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

 

Requirements

• Contract up to 30/6/2023.
• Essential Qualifications: A degree in Science with a major in fisheries, zoology or related discipline (or equivalent research experience) is required.
• Desirable Qualifications: Coxswain certification or higher / ADAS commercial dive qualification.
• Regular intra-state and occasional inter-state travel.
• Regular work outside normal working hours.
• Possession of a current C class driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
• May require field trips on research and commercial vessels.
• Willingness to complete additional training as required (e.g. coxswains).
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.

 

Remuneration

PO2  $ 83,152 pa - $ 92,020 pa

 

Enquiries

Crystal Beckmann
Phone: 8429 0990
Email: crystal.beckmann@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 submit a Covering Letter (no more than 3 pages) outlining your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Achievement Orientation and Communication 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: 09/12/2021 11:45 PM

 

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